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title: "Seeking an Executive Director to Lead SECTION27’s Vision and Programs"
description: "Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference? SECTION27 is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for our organization."
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# Seeking an Executive Director to Lead SECTION27’s Vision and Programs

> Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference? SECTION27 is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for our organization.

By Section 27 · Published 31 March 2023, 12:52 SAST · Updated 6 April 2023, 13:02 SAST

## Key points
- This job requires a leader with an eye for detail and the passion to drive social justice. Applications close 7 April 2023 - don't miss out!
- Lead and inspire a team to meet high-performance standards.
- Develop relationships with donors and stakeholders.
- Increase visibility and reputation through networking.
- Possess an understanding of social justice and activism.

## Content

### **Job Specification:**

- Providing broad vision and leadership for the organisation, working closely with the Board and members of the Executive Committee.
- Planning, oversight, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the organisation’s programmes.
- Establishing new and strengthening existing relationships with donors.
- uilding partnerships with relevant stakeholders (including organisations, media, corporates, government, and donors) to ensure its effectiveness and sustainability.
- Cultivating the capacity of the board to partner on fundraising.
- Overseeing and monitoring staff performance and retaining a diverse and highly qualified staff complement.
- Facilitating cross-team collaboration and strengthening internal communication mechanisms and practices.
- Increasing SECTION27’s credibility, reputation and visibility through networking events, participation in sectoral forums, media and thought leadership.
- Leading strategic planning processes.

### **Key Criteria:**

- Have an understanding of and a commitment to the organisation’s strategic objectives, vision, mission, values, and the ability to be a credible and effective exponent of these values.
- Strong commitment and demonstrated adherence to the values of social justice and activism.
- Prior executive or senior leadership experience in fundraising and donor engagements.
- Proven success building strong and effective teams and creating cultures defined by transparency, accountability, trust and respect.
- An ability to inspire and lead the executive committee and staff to meet the high- performance levels required to achieve the objectives and overall operational and strategic plans of the organisation.
- Possess an ability to initiate and manage transformation and change effectively.
- Prior experience working with a nonprofit board and a demonstrable understanding of board development, governance and decision-making.
- Experience in both local and international fundraising
- Knowledge of financials and an understanding of the donor reporting requirements
- Exceptional communications skills including the ability to effectively engage, mentor and motivate individuals and teams.

### **Qualifications:**

Candidates should be suitably qualified for the position, with a Master’s degree relevant to the job and previous experience in a related field. Candidates should preferably have at least 10 years senior management experience, experience working with a Board of Directors, and a proven record of effective leadership and performance in a similar role.

### **Knowledge and Skills:**

- A track record demonstrating knowledge and experience of legal and constitutional advocacy, law and social justice.
- Proven skills in public relations, communication, networking, fundraising and resource management.
- Proven executive-level management/ administrative skills
- Strategic thinking & people management skills.

### **Personal Attributes:**

- Proactive, energetic, and innovative working style, with the ability to be flexible.
- Demonstrable unquestionable integrity, standing, idealism, passion, self-motivation and with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally

### **HOW TO APPLY:**

This position is based at our offices in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, accompanied by a motivation letter, highlighting your suitability to the role, as well as contact details of three work-related referees to MaraisButton & Associates. **Closing date is 7 April 2023.**

Email: [annelie@maraisbutton.co.za](mailto:annelie@maraisbutton.co.za)

Contact will only be made with shortlisted candidates. **DM**