33 Executive Director jobs in South Africa

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• A law degree, preferably an admitted attorney.
• MBA or similar postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years executive leadership experience in business or organizational management.
• Strong understanding of legal profession structure and governance.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to formulate and implement strategic policies.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Excellent networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical leadership.
• Ability to manage teams, drive transformation, and foster organizational excellence.

• Direct the development of short- and long-term objectives, policies, budgets, and operating plans for the organization.
• Ensure effective governance and business management in alignment with strategic goals.

• Develop an effective policy formulation structure utilizing management teams, committees, and stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment with the organization's vision, mission, and values.
• Oversee the implementation of approved strategies and corporate policies.
• Advise Exco and the House of Constituents on policy issues.
• Ensure continuous evaluation and integration of new policies after necessary approvals.

• Oversee statutory and general business management.
• Ensure overall management of employees and organizational affairs.
• Establish effective reporting structures within operational areas.
• Provide financial oversight, ensuring sound budgeting, financial controls, and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure that aligns with strategic objectives.
• Drive employment equity, transformation, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Implement performance management systems and ensure regular performance reviews.
• Establish and maintain a culture of trust, innovation, and professional excellence.
• Ensure remuneration structures support a positive work environment and reward performance.
• Develop succession planning for senior management.
• Oversee training, retraining, and skills development initiatives.

• Establish open communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in media, public, and professional settings.
• Liaise with attorneys, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
• Maintain international relationships and stay informed on global legal developments.

• Ensure a structured risk management framework.
• Regularly review and update the risk register.

• Provide visionary leadership and promote professional, objective-oriented culture.
• Represent the organization in professional and governmental forums.
• Foster relationships with relevant legal and professional bodies at national and international levels.

• A law degree, preferably an admitted attorney.
• MBA or similar postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years’ executive leadership experience in business or organizational management.
• Strong understanding of legal profession structure and governance.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to formulate and implement strategic policies.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Excellent networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical leadership.
• Ability to manage teams, drive transformation, and foster organizational excellence.

Five year fixed term contract Main Purpose of the Job: Direct the development of short- and long-term objectives, policies, budgets, and operating plans for the organization. Ensure effective governance and business management in alignment with.

• A law degree, preferably an admitted attorney.

• MBA or similar postgraduate qualification (advantageous).

• Minimum of 10 years’ executive leadership experience in business or organizational management.

• Strong understanding of legal profession structure and governance.

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to formulate and implement strategic policies.

• Financial and business acumen.

• Excellent networking and stakeholder engagement skills.

• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical leadership.

• Ability to manage teams, drive transformation, and foster organizational excellence.

Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Unisa is a leading contributor to the South African graduate pool, offering a wide range of quality programmes to a third of all higher education students in the country, as well as to other international students. At the forefront of this, is Comprehensive Open Distance e-Learning (CODeL + Business Model), the cornerstone of Unisa's unique positioning, giving accessibility of its programs to the remotest parts of South Africa, the continent and the world.

Human spirit is at the very core of every successful establishment. Courage, enthusiasm, and a positive mental attitude drive the vision, mission, soul and essence of what UNISA is. Key to maintaining and developing its investment in people, be it staff or students, is exemplary leadership in Human Resources.

Academic Partners has been exclusively retained to identify and assess for outstanding people talented in furthering and developing the very essence of the human spirit. Is that you?

Executive Director: Human Resources

P3 • 5-YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT • REFERENCE: AP1142

Underpinning your innate interactive talent with people and people development and deployment, is at least a Master's degree in Human Resources and/or Industrial Psychology or a cognate field. Registration with the relevant professional body will provide an added advantage.

You can showcase a minimum of 10-years' experience in human resources, of which a minimum of five years has been in a relevant senior management role. Your profile and ability include change leadership and/or management • leading and supervising • political savviness • strategic thinking • stakeholder management • collaboration and teamwork • innovation and creativity • rule orientation • problem solving • conflict management. You are a natural communicator, be it oral or written, and similarly, you are analytical, resilient, determined and you have the ability to take stress in your stride.

From a technical perspective, you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for • general management • policies and procedures • risk management • application of the King IV report on corporate governance • understanding of relevant legislation • astute appreciation of regulations and other relevant regulations as determined by the Department of Higher Education and Training, as is applicable to all institutions of higher education • diversity, equity and transformation • organisational development • employee relations • training and development • talent management • recruitment and on boarding • remuneration • benefits administration.

This position reports to the Vice Principal Institutional Development and is supported by a talented team of six subordinate managers and their respective teams, together with a highly competent Personal Assistant.

Internally you will enjoy interaction with a mix of the Principal and Vice Chancellor, Extended Management (Vice-Principals, Executive Deans and Deputy Executive Deans of Colleges, and all Executive Directors), Portfolio Managers, all Professional and Support Departments, Members of management committees and operational committees, Members of Senate and its committees. While externally, you will interface with Council and its committees and members, Department of Higher Education and Training, Public /private external organisations, Government Agencies, Professional bodies, Bodies where UNISA has Institutional membership, External Auditors, and CHE.

Interested? Please provide Genevieve Michel, Academic Partners' Head of Assessments, with a letter of motivation together with your Curriculum Vitae, quoting the relevant reference number before the closing date of 20 July 2025 .

Executive Director: Human Resources:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information please visit:

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. We correspond with all our candidates.

• A law degree, preferably an admitted attorney.
• MBA or similar postgraduate qualification (advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years’ executive leadership experience in business or organizational management.
• Strong understanding of legal profession structure and governance.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to formulate and implement strategic policies.
• Financial and business acumen.
• Excellent networking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical leadership.
• Ability to manage teams, drive transformation, and foster organizational excellence.

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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
  
  
  

• 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
  
  
  

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community
  
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Internship

• Job function Business Development and Sales

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