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Executive Director

Cape Town, Western Cape Society of Christian Schools in BC

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School/Organization: Cairn Christian School (Ontario)

Employment Type: full-time

Compensation Range:

Date Posted: 28 May 2025

Closing Date:

Cairn Christian School is seeking our next Executive Director , effective August 1, 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start date. Cairn Christian School is an interdenominational Christian school system operating elementary school campuses in Smithville and Stoney Creek. The school’s mission is to inspire students to love, learn, and lead together in God’s world, and their bold vision is to be the leaders in education by inspiring a diverse and unified student body to love, learn, and lead with God’s grace, bringing Christ’s love to the world.

Cairn Christian School operates under a Policy Governance Model with the Executive Director as the Board’s sole official connection to the operation of the school. The Senior Leadership Team comprises two principals and the Executive Director. This unique structure presents an exciting opportunity for collaboration.

The Executive Director being sought will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s mission, vision, and goals are achieved. The successful candidate will possess a compelling blend of vision, leadership, interpersonal skills, business acumen, and experience in development and education, for the flourishing of our entire organization.

More information about the position can be found in the Opportunity Profile posted at – News and Information. Nominations for the position should address the candidate’s suitability. Applications for the position are to include a letter of interest, a philosophy of Christian School leadership, a personal statement of faith, and a curriculum vitae.

Kindly direct questions or submit nominations and applications in confidence to:

Mr. Phil Schilstra
Executive Director Search Committee
Cairn Christian School
6470 Townline Rd
Smithville ON L0R 2A0

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Executive Director

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SUMMARY:

Executive Director – Pensions & New Markets

Executive Director

Recruiter:

Performability

Job Ref:

AG

Date posted:

Monday, June 16, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

CTC

SUMMARY:

Executive Director – Pensions & New Markets

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a leading pensions company, is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to spearhead their expansion into new markets. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a background in the pensions industry, credit/loans, or fintech, who has a proven track record of creating innovative products and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute strategies to enter new markets and expand the company''s footprint.
  • Leading the creation and implementation of new financial products tailored to diverse market needs.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulators.
  • Monitoring market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Providing strategic leadership and guidance to the executive team and other departments.
  • Ensuring the company''s financial stability and growth through effective risk management and resource allocation.

Requirements:

  • Degree/Post Graduate Degree in – Finance, Actuarial, Statistics, Econometrics or Maths
  • 10 +years of Industry related experience (pensions industry, asset management credit/loans, or fintech.)
  • Broad knowledge of tax.
  • Proven experience in the pensions industry, credit/loans, or fintech.
  • Strong track record of developing and launching successful financial products.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.



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Executive Director

Gauteng, Gauteng Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

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Executive Director at Earth Centre NPC

  • Deadline:

05 September 2025

  • Region:

Gauteng

  • Salary:

Volunteer position

  • Type of employment:

Flexitime

Job Description

Facing financial and operational challenges, the Centre requires dynamic leadership to drive sustainability, growth, and impact.

Location : Ruimsig, Gauteng, South Africa (with hybrid engagement flexibility).

Position Type : Volunteer-based (honorarium negotiable based on budget availability). The Board is committed to transitioning this role into a remunerated position aligned with the EARTH Centre’s financial sustainability targets, performance-linked criteria, and employment equity and transparency principles.

Start Date : As soon as possible.

Purpose of the Role: To lead and strategically develop the Earth Centre as a flagship provider of Equine-Assisted Therapy. The Executive Director will focus on raising visibility, mobilizing funding, forming strategic partnerships, acquiring and maintaining a suitable herd, and supporting the Board in governance and sustainability planning.

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Leadership

  • Guide the organisation’s vision; develop multi-year strategic goals, objectives, and strategic targets and programmes; and work closely with the board to drive impact and growth.
  • Implement the board approved multi-year strategic plan.

Operational and Programme Management

  • Manage daily operations including human and equine resources, compliance, reporting, and programme implementation.
  • Build a strong culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Assess organisational strengths, identify development areas, and implement targeted capacity-building programmes for staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
  • Ensure effective policy and procedure development.

Financial Management

  • Create and manage the annual budget, ensure financial sustainability, and oversee all accounting and financial compliance tasks.

Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

  • Create and execute a fundraising strategy for donors, CSI programs, and grants.
  • Lead and manage all fundraising efforts including online donations, grants, events, and individual donations.
  • Develop donor proposals and manage reporting obligations.
  • Cultivate sustainable relationships and partnerships with educational institutions, rehabilitation centres, disability advocacy organisations, private and government institutions with active corporate CSI programmes, and veterinary services to enhance the EARTH Centre’s reach, expand its donor base, and ensure its financial sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

  • Serve as the public face of the EARTH Centre. Build and maintain community partnerships, handle media relations, and promote the Centre’s mission.
  • Position the Centre as a leader in inclusive therapy services.

Equine and Facility Management

  • Ensure the highest standards of animal welfare in the acquisition, care, retirement, and ethical treatment of all equine therapy partners in accordance with international equine welfare standards and norms.
  • Work with therapists and vets to optimize therapy outcomes.

Governance and Board Support

  • Act as a bridge between board and staff. Keep the board informed, involved, and aligned with organisational goals.
  • Report to and support the Board of Directors by contributing to effective governance. This includes (but is not limited to) annual audits, regulatory compliance and reporting, compliance with the Companies and NPO Act, and ensuring that the EARTH Centre complies with the highest standards of financial accountability and ethical leadership.

Qualifications And Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

We seek a leader with a background in non-profit management, fundraising, or strategic development. Experience in child development, therapy, education, or equine care is advantageous. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a passion for community service and animal rights, and the ability to work with limited resources while creating sustainable impact.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of experience in leadership or fundraising roles.
  • Familiarity with South African NPO regulations and funding landscape.

Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please submit a CV, cover letter, and a motivation statement to:

Email:

Enquiries: Mahlatsi Manyama ( )

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged. Reasonable accommodations will be made during the recruitment process.

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11 August 2025

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Executive Director

Cape Town, Western Cape Society of Christian Schools in BC

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School/Organization: Cairn Christian School (Ontario)

Employment Type: full-time

Compensation Range:

Date Posted: 28 May 2025

Closing Date:

Cairn Christian School is seeking our next Executive Director , effective August 1, 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start date. Cairn Christian School is an interdenominational Christian school system operating elementary school campuses in Smithville and Stoney Creek. The school’s mission is to inspire students to love, learn, and lead together in God’s world, and their bold vision is to be the leaders in education by inspiring a diverse and unified student body to love, learn, and lead with God’s grace, bringing Christ’s love to the world.

Cairn Christian School operates under a Policy Governance Model with the Executive Director as the Board’s sole official connection to the operation of the school. The Senior Leadership Team comprises two principals and the Executive Director. This unique structure presents an exciting opportunity for collaboration.

The Executive Director being sought will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s mission, vision, and goals are achieved. The successful candidate will possess a compelling blend of vision, leadership, interpersonal skills, business acumen, and experience in development and education, for the flourishing of our entire organization.

More information about the position can be found in the Opportunity Profile posted at – News and Information. Nominations for the position should address the candidate’s suitability. Applications for the position are to include a letter of interest, a philosophy of Christian School leadership, a personal statement of faith, and a curriculum vitae.

Kindly direct questions or submit nominations and applications in confidence to:

Mr. Phil Schilstra
Executive Director Search Committee
Cairn Christian School
6470 Townline Rd
Smithville ON L0R 2A0

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Executive Creative Director

Cape Town, Western Cape ninety9cents

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Overview

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.

Description

Overview

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency.

Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels.

We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets?

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

  • Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity
  • Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency
  • Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables
  • From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions

Strategic Thinking

  • Collaborate with clients and account teams to understand their business objectives and challenges
  • Develop strategic creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business results
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour

Creative Team Management

  • Oversee and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance, support, and inspiration
  • Foster a collaborative and creative work environment
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top creative talent
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team and broader agency

Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity, and sound creative judgment, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner
  • Effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients
  • Address client feedback and make necessary adjustments to creative deliverables
  • Lead your portfolio of brands with a keen understanding of their commercial landscape
  • Offer valuable recommendations that positively impact our ability to deliver bold and innovative work

Multi-Channel Expertise

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding and natural curiosity of all communication channels, including digital, print, and broadcast
  • Develop creative concepts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each channel
  • Ensure maximum consistency and integration across all channels

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Tertiary Degree or Diploma in creative arts, marketing or communications is an advantage

Experience

  • 10-15 years’ experience as Creative Director

Desired Skills

  • Strong conceptual ability demonstrated by an impressive portfolio of work
  • Experience in omni-channel advertising is crucial
  • Proven experience as an innovative, inspirational, collaborative Creative Director within advertising or a related field
  • Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative problem-solving, conceptual ability and executional excellence across various channels
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals
  • Deep understanding of culture, trends, and production
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • A curiosity and passion for creativity, an openness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results
  • Accountable, with strong ability to balance working personally on projects, as well as decisive, insightful oversight of campaign development within your teams
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe CS

Personal Attributes

  • Team player with the ability to collaborate with broader teams
  • Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
  • Creative out-of-the-box thinker
  • People-focused, approachable, dependable, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate
  • Proactive and resilient
  • Deadline and solution driven
  • Meticulous with excellent attention to detail

Work Level

Executive

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

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No

Location

Cape Town

Seniority level
  • Seniority level Executive
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
  • Industries Advertising Services

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Executive Creative Director

Randburg, Gauteng Aramex

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Job ID -5201

Job Purpose:

To gain new business, maintain and develop relationship with customers, achieving new business targets.

Monthly new business revenue target is based on 2.5 X CTC.

Effective JAN-DEC date range.

Accountabilities and Performance Measures:

  1. Minimum of 6 new business meetings per week, throughout cold calling and referrals.
  2. Usage of Reach, new business meetings uploaded weekly.
  3. Minimum of 1 new business account signed per month (Linked to monthly CTC revenue target).
  4. Quarterly revenue achieved review (As per company penalty guideline).

Skills:

  • Sound negotiation skills
  • An eye for business opportunities
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Ability to persuade and sell
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem solving and creative thinking
  • Strategic and Consultative Selling
  • Integrity
  • Drive for results
  • Stress Tolerance

Company Overview:

Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.

About the Company:

Aramex is an Emirati multinational logistics, courier and package delivery company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Executive Creative Director

99 Cents

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permanent

Overview  

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency. 

Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels. 

We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets?  

p>Responsibilities:   

p>Creative Leadership  

  • Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity 
  • Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency 
  • Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables 
  • From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions 

Strategic Thinking  

  • Collaborate with clients and account teams to understand their business objectives and challenges 
  • Develop strategic creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business results 
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour 

Creative Team Management  

  • Oversee and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance, support, and inspiration 
  • Foster a collaborative and creative work environment 
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top creative talent 
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team and broader agency 

Client Relationship Management  

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity, and sound creative judgment, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner 
  • Effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients 
  • Address client feedback and make necessary adjustments to creative deliverables 
  • Lead your portfolio of brands with a keen understanding of their commercial landscape 
  • Offer valuable recommendations that positively impact our ability to deliver bold and innovative work 

Multi-Channel Expertise  

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding and natural curiosity of all communication channels, including digital, print, and broadcast 
  • Develop creative concepts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each channel 
  • Ensure maximum consistency and integration across all channels 

Qualifications  

  • Tertiary Degree or Diploma in creative arts, marketing or communications is an advantage  

Experience  

  • 10-15 years’ experience as Creative Director 
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    Desired Skills  

    • Strong conceptual ability demonstrated by an impressive portfolio of work 
    • Experience in omni-channel advertising is crucial 
    • Proven experience as an innovative, inspirational, collaborative Creative Director within advertising or a related field 
    • Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative problem-solving, conceptual ability and executional excellence across various channels 
    • Ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals 
    • Deep understanding of culture, trends, and production 
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills 
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational ability 
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
    • A curiosity and passion for creativity, an openness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results 
    • Accountable, with strong ability to balance working personally on projects, as well as decisive, insightful oversight of campaign development within your teams 
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe CS  

    Personal Attributes  

    • Team player with the ability to collaborate with broader teams 
    • Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment 
    • Creative out-of-the-box thinker 
    • People-focused, approachable, dependable, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate 
    • Proactive and resilient 
    • Deadline and solution driven 
    • Meticulous with excellent attention to detail 
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permanent

Overview  

The Executive Creative Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the creative vision of our agency. 

Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, you will oversee a team of talented creatives, ensuring the agency delivers exceptional creative work across all communication channels. 

We are seeking a visionary individual to champion creative excellence and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of our work, ensuring that it resonates in key markets?  

Responsibilities:   

Creative leadership  

  • Drive the development of innovative and compelling creative concepts that align with client objectives and brand identity 
  • Foster a culture of creativity and innovation within the agency 
  • Ensure the highest standards of quality and execution in all creative deliverables 
  • From traditional to digital to experiential channels, your expertise will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful creative solutions 

Strategic thinking  

  • Collaborate with clients and account teams to understand their business objectives and challenges 
  • Develop strategic creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business results 
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour 

Creative team management  

  • Oversee and mentor a team of creatives, providing guidance, support, and inspiration 
  • Foster a collaborative and creative work environment 
  • Recruit, develop, and retain top creative talent 
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive environment within the team and broader agency 

Client relationship management  

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity, and sound creative judgment, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner 
  • Effectively communicate creative concepts and strategies to clients 
  • Address client feedback and make necessary adjustments to creative deliverables 
  • Lead your portfolio of brands with a keen understanding of their commercial landscape 
  • Offer valuable recommendations that positively impact our ability to deliver bold and innovative work 


Multi-channel expertise
 

  • Demonstrate a deep understanding and natural curiosity of all communication channels, including digital, print, and broadcast 
  • Develop creative concepts that are tailored to the unique characteristics of each channel 
  • Ensure maximum consistency and integration across all channels 

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications  

  • Tertiary degree or diploma in creative arts, marketing or communications is an advantage  

Experience  

  • 10-15 years’ experience as creative director 

Desired skills  

  • Strong conceptual ability demonstrated by an impressive portfolio of work 
  • Experience in omni-channel advertising is crucial 
  • Proven experience as an innovative, inspirational, collaborative creative director within advertising or a related field 
  • Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional creative problem-solving, conceptual ability and executional excellence across various channels 
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team of creative professionals 
  • Deep understanding of culture, trends, and production 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills 
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational ability 
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 
  • A curiosity and passion for creativity, an openness to learn, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results 
  • Accountable, with strong ability to balance working personally on projects, as well as decisive, insightful oversight of campaign development within your teams 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, etc.) and Adobe CS  

Personal attributes  

  • Team player with the ability to collaborate with broader teams 
  • Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment 
  • Creative out-of-the-box thinker 
  • People-focused, approachable, dependable, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate 
  • Proactive and resilient 
  • Deadline and solution driven 
  • Meticulous with excellent attention to detail 
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Executive Director - J-PAL Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab

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J-PAL Africa seeks an outstanding professional to be based in Cape Town to lead the organization as Executive Director,providing strategic leadership and day-to-day management of all office operations and finances to advance its mission ofreducing poverty through evidence-informed-policy on the continent. This senior position will be based at the Southern AfricaLabor and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) in the University of Cape Town, School of Economics, which is the host for theAfrica regional office of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL).

J-PAL is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. J-PALaffiliated researchers and offices conduct randomised impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.We collaborate with NGO, government, and private sector partners to translate research into action, informing scale-ups ofprograms and policies that have reached more than 800 million people since 2003.

This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of J-PAL Africa, one of the mostinfluential organizations in the evidence-to-policy space on the continent. As a member of J-PAL’s worldwide Board of Directorsand Senior Leadership Team, the Executive Director also provides critical inputs into J-PAL’s worldwide strategy andmanagement.

Responsibilities include (please review the full job description for full details of responsibilities):

The main responsibility of this senior executive position is to lead J-PAL Africa by ensuring its work across Africa is delivered tothe highest international standards. This involves overseeing the Research, Policy, Education & Training, Finance & Operationsfunctions. The role includes working with J-PAL’s global network of researchers and offices and contributing to internationalthinking about evidence-informed policymaking.

Some specific responsibilities include:

  • Work closely with all stakeholders, especially the Scientific Directors of J-PAL Africa who provide close guidance andoversight on the Africa strategy of the office; the Global Executive Director who supervises and coordinates with allregional Executive Directors on the strategy and operations of J-PAL worldwide; and with the Senior Management Teamof the Africa office to manage the day-to-day operations of the office to ensure the strategy is implemented effectively,timely and with fidelity.
  • In collaboration with the Associate Director of HR, Finance and Operations, support the day-to-day and operationsmanagement of the office. Dive deep into finances of the center and its different verticals, create robust internal andexternal financial reporting and management structures. Proactively identify and resolve problems to help the teamachieve its goals.
  • Support the Associate Director of Research, manage high level contact and coordination with Principal Investigators(PIs) to contribute to the design and planning of prospective research projects and in the implementation of J-PALAfrica’s research projects in South Africa and beyond to ensure high quality randomised evaluations are conducted inthe field
  • In collaboration with the Associate Director of Education & Training, identify opportunities to conduct training courses orconduct other forms of capacity building that support the research and policy goals of J-PAL Africa.
  • In collaboration with the Associate Director of Policy, support and actively participate in J-PAL Africa’s policy outreachand funding activities across numerous countries in Sub Saharan Africa, including developing strong partnerships withglobal policymakers, practitioners and funders at the highest level to initiate and deliver new projects.
  • Help recruit, manage, and retain outstanding and highly motivated and committed team members at all levels, includingJ-PAL Africa’s Senior Management Team.
  • Ensure J-PAL Africa is in a sound financial position through proactive fundraising by building and cultivating relationshipswith diverse and increasing numbers of donors, foundations and other development organizations, and strong planningand management of grants and finances.
  • Represent J-PAL Africa at high level external events and in meetings with senior members of various governments,NGOs, and other development organizations; and at donor convenings, academic conferences, policymakerengagements and training courses.
  • Build relationships with the other seven J-PAL regional offices and , especially in MENA (Cairo) and Europe (Paris),global network of top researchers from universities around the world, and with colleagues at SALDRU and UCT.

Requirements for the position:

  • A Masters (or higher) in Public Policy, Economics, or another similar social science including graduate-level (Honoursand up) courses in econometrics/ statistics, microeconomics, or development economics
  • Interest in and understanding of Development Economics, particularly randomised evaluations of social policies/programs
  • 10 years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years of relevant experience in research management, operations,policy outreach, or a combination of these. At least some of this experience should have been gained in sub-SaharanAfrica.
  • Proven track record of managing day-to-day operations of a large organization, and supporting teams across differentwork streams in achieving results, especially in detailed oversight of operations, HR, and financial management andreporting.
  • Experience writing and managing budgets, fundraising, and managing grants and donor relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate findings from rigorous quantitative research in external events,and training courses run by J-PAL.
  • Experience in managing policy outreach, including strategically identifying and mobilizing appropriate policymakers anddeveloping and maintaining these relationships
  • Self-motivated and able to take direction, formulate a plan of action, and mobilize teams to execute while maintaininghigh-quality work
  • Advanced writing and oral presentation skills in English.
  • Position is based at UCT in Cape Town and is not eligible for fully remote work in a another city

The following will be advantageous:

  • Ability to speak fluently in French

The annual cost of employment for 2025, including benefits, is between R 1,329, 295 and R 1,563,876.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs site to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach thefollowing to your profile before submitting your application:

  • Motivation/cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
  • Transcripts of qualifications indication required graduate-level courses
  • The names of three referees, which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mailaddress and telephone number.

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.

An application that does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments, and references may be requested by UCT at anystage of the selection process.

Any inquiries for the position should be addressed to Mr. Ian Petersen at or .

Application Closing date: 15 August 2025

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targetsin accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will begiven to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is availableat .

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Johannesburg, Gauteng capital.com

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We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

The Non-Executive Director will play a key role in providing independent oversight, strategic direction, and governance to the Company. This includes challenging and supporting the executive team, ensuring the Company’s compliance with applicable financial services regulations, and upholding principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical business conduct.


Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic oversight and contribute to the development and review of the Company’s long-term business plans and objectives.
  • Ensure that effective systems of financial control, risk management, and regulatory compliance are in place.
  • Support the monitoring of business performance, including reviewing financial and operational reports and providing objective challenge to management.
  • Promote and uphold a strong culture of ethics, accountability, and compliance throughout the organisation.
  • Ensure alignment with the King IV Code of Corporate Governance and other applicable frameworks, including the Financial Markets Act and FSCA guidelines.
  • Participate actively in board and committee meetings, bringing independent judgement and constructive challenge to discussions.
  • Maintain oversight of management’s execution of approved strategy, policies, and risk controls.
Requirements:
  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, law, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial services, preferably in money or capital markets, investment, or brokerage.
  • Must have recent experience in retail financial services (ideally brokerage) in South Africa and strong working knowledge of the South African financial services regulations and requirements.
  • Must meet the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (“FSCA ”) Fit and Proper requirements, including class of business and product-specific training where relevant.
  • Must not have a history of fraudulent financial dealings or regulatory breaches.
  • Must have understanding of corporate governance, financials and risk management.
  • Must have strong leadership skills.
  • Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, where non-routine and/or complex issues are common.
  • Be able to handle complex issues, projects, and processes.
  • Demonstrate strong moral and ethical principles. Be willing to learn, accept accountability, demonstrate initiative and support effective co-operation.
  • Strong sense of financial integrity, responsibility and being able to carry on the regulated activity competently, honestly and fairly.
  • Be of good reputation, character and being reliable.

Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights!Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity.Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

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