Company Profile - Starfish Greathearts Foundation

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Starfish Greathearts Foundation

Starfish is looking to fill the vacancy of an Operations Manager to assist in rebuilding for the next 21 years. The new strategy focuses on Health and Wellness, Early Childhood Development and Nutrition for orphaned or vulnerable children in South Africa. We have a footprint in 5 provinces: Gauteng, North West, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Western Cape and the

Profile Overview

Company CEO

Dr. Amelia Hilgart
Employees

6
Website

https://starfish-greathearts.org/za/

Contact

Working Days

Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
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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.