Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 01, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Foundation Director
Reporting to the Group CEO, the position is responsible for the management and implementation of the Foundation strategies, plans and programmes. The plans and programmes are oriented around corporate responsibility themes (Enterprise Development, Health, Environment, Education and Humanitarianism) and clustered into Philanthropic & Environment, Strategic CSR and Shared Value Programmes. The role ensures implementation capacity, sourcing of funding and effective communication of the Foundation's programmes and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute the Foundation strategy
• Oversight management of Foundation operations, programmes and projects
•Develop and maintain relationships with communities, governments and the private sector for joint and seamless implementation of projects
• Manage the disbursement of grants and monitor implementation of funded projects
• Grow the Foundation brand in partnership with corporate communications and marketing departments
• Develop and operationalize a monitoring and evaluation framework
• Preparation of reports as well as Board papers and project updates for Foundation Trustees
• Represent the Group in development forums and create viable partnerships.

Qualifying Requirements:
• University degree in a business-related field with communication/community development/PR/social sciences bias and project management proficiency
• Minimum of ten years' experience in social development/programme management with a least five years in a senior to top management position
• Good appreciation and knowledge of the Regional Social Development landscape, latest market trends as well as challenges
• Excellent cross-cultural people management skills, team motivation and leadership competence
• An appreciation of risk management and knowledge of internal controls
• Strong networking, interpersonal and organizational skills with proven people, leadership, communication and negotiation skills.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Confidential applications, giving full career particulars and contact details should be emailed to johannesburg@heidrick.com , before the 9th February 2023. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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