Board Chair and Non-Executive Directors

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization seeks dedicated individuals for Board Chair and Non-Executive Directors roles, focusing on governance and strategic oversight in the field of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. These vital positions require a commitment to feminist principles and significant previous experience in leadership roles within a non-profit or relevant sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience at a strategic or governance level.
• Proven experience in board governance, organisational oversight.
• Commitment to feminist principles and gender equality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the organisation’s strategy.
• Oversee adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide governance oversight and constructive insight.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Empathy

Integrity

Governance principles

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification in leadership, governance, human rights, or related field

Job description

• People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA)
  
  

Board Members: Chair and Non-Executive Directors at POWA

• Deadline:
  
  

18 June 2025

• Region:
  
  

Johannesburg

• Salary:
  
  

Volunteer position

• Type of employment:
  
  

Part time

Job Description

The Board has overall accountability for the policymaking and governance of POWA. Its positions of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Non-Executive Directors are voluntary and not remunerated. The Board includes a Company Secretary and the Executive Director. It meets at least each quarter during the fiscal year from April to March. Board Meetings follow those of the Finance and People & Culture Board Committees.

The Board invites interested candidates to apply for the following positions:

Board Chair:

Position is envisaged for at least a year.

Board Chair Role Profile: a person with strategic thinking vision and leadership qualities that include effective communication towards decision-making supported by adaptability, empathy, and integrity. Preferably a person who is familiar with the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide landscape challenges, and with current or past experience in a non-profit entity environment.

The Board Chair plays a vital role in ensuring the organisation’s success. The key responsibilities of the successful candidate therefore include ensuring the organisation’s implementation of its strategy, and its adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Board Non-Executive Directors:

A three-year term of office as outlined in the POWA Constitution or longer as outlined in the King IVTM Code

Profile: persons who are able to provide constructive strategic and governance oversight and insight towards decision-making supported by adaptability, empathy, and integrity – specifically in the human resources and legal sectors.

Persons with current or past experience in either of the above sectors and who are preferably familiar with the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide landscape challenges, and a non-profit entity environment

Non-Executive Directors play an important role by providing the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, experience, diversity, and independence towards the organisation’s objectively and effectively discharging its governance role and responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

Board Chair:

• Board Leadership and Operational Performance Enhancement
• Governance Principles and Agenda including Risk Management
• Relationship Management – including the Board Members, Executive Director, and Funder/Donor Stakeholders
• Strategic Direction.
  
  

Board Non-Executive Directors

• Human Resources: including the key focus areas of structure to support strategy, related legislation, organisational culture, employee relations – performance and talent management, employment equity.
• Legal: including the key focus areas of applicable legislation and regulations within the South African context, related risks, and common law principles.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

Board Chair Requirements

• Educational Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree.
• A postgraduate qualification in leadership, governance, human rights, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience at a strategic or governance level in a non-profit, public, or development-oriented organisation.
• Proven experience in board governance, organisational oversight, and chairing committees or boards.
• Knowledge and Skills
• In-depth understanding of governance principles, fiduciary duties, and non-profit regulatory requirements within the South African context.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public representation skills.
• Values and Commitment
• A commitment to feminist principles, gender equality, and survivor-centred approaches.
• Willingness to dedicate time and energy to attend board meetings, strategic sessions, and represent the organisation when needed.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Additional Requirements
• No current conflict of interest that could impair independence or impartiality.
• Must be willing to undergo vetting and background checks related to GBV and ethical conduct.
• Experience with donor relations.
  
  

Non-Executive Director Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience at a strategic or governance level in a non-profit, public, or development-oriented organisation with experience in board organisational oversight, related board committees, and donor relationships.
• Knowledge and Skills: an in-depth understanding of the related sector non-profit regulatory requirements within the South African context, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Values and Commitment: high accountability and transparency ethical standards with commitment to feminist principles and gender equality, and the willingness to dedicate time and energy to attending board meetings and sessions and representing the organisation when needed.
• Additional Requirements: no current conflict of interest and the willingness to undergo vetting and background checks related to GBV and ethical conduct.
  
  

How to apply

Submission Requirements:

• Your CV with a cover letter indicating the specific position above and summarising why you consider yourself suitable for the role.
  
  

Contact Person for Applications and Enquiries: Carol o’Brien, POWA Company Board Secretary [e-mail] [phone]

Applications Deadline: Friday 18 July 2025. Applications will be acknowledged, and onboarding is planned to be completed by the end of August 2025.

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• Date posted:
  
  

27 June 2025

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