About Company

SEARCH CRITERIA 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, or a related field 
• Proven experience of 5+ years in a relevant discipline: operations management, foundation management, community development, public administration, business management   
• At least five years of senior management experience leading and managing a team 
• Exposure to the health, nutrition, or early childhood development sectors  
• Experience in fundraising will be highly advantageous   
• Strong financial acumen and systems thinking  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact in the communities we serve 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the board to develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the organization's mission and long-term goals.Operations management: program planning and implementation in line with funding partner deliverables  
• Oversight of events & fundraising initiatives  
• Governance, administrative and regulatory compliance - Ensure Starfish's adherence to all relevant regulations, policies, and legal requirements. Prepare periodic reports on operational performance for the board  
• Financial oversight – budgeting and costing, annual organizational budgets, and monthly management accounts  
• Operations management - logistics and administrative, including program planning, quarterly reporting, and implementation in line with funding partner deliverables  
• Develop, maintain, and implement systems, policies, and processes  
• Maintain strategic partnerships – foster strong partnerships and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, community members, the South African Government, international aid agencies, corporates, individuals, and civil service organisations  
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, safeguarding the organisation's reputation and sustainability. 
• Resource Allocation and Management: Allocate resources effectively to support various projects and programs, ensuring they are executed within budget and timelines. Manage the performance of teams in line with Starfish objectives. 
• Direct reporting line to the Board of Trustees  

If you are eager to contribute to a worthy cause and play a pivotal role in the success of Starfish, please submit your CV to  ceo@starfish.org.za 

Application Deadline : 31 July 2023 

Salary : Fair Market Rate, Considerations made for years of experience 

Eligibility Requirement : The Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. All applicants must be eligible to work in South Africa or be a South African citizen.