Board Members (X2)

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking board members to provide strategic direction and governance. Responsibilities include monitoring operational policies, engaging in fundraising, and ensuring adherence to the organization's values. Ideal candidates have a background in community development, finance, or governance. Interested applicants should send a motivation statement and CV to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• Experience in community development, stakeholder engagement, or relevant fields.
• Prior board experience in NGOs is preferred.
• Ability to provide intellectual leadership and advisement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Foundation.
• Engage in fundraising; monitor finance and risk.
• Marketing the Foundation to potential donors.

Skills

Community development understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Finance oversight

Fundraising strategy oversight

Governance experience

Job description

Overview

New World Foundation is seeking to recruit board members (2) to serve in a voluntary capacity on New World Foundation’s Board and Subcommittees, and to be custodians of the Foundation’s work, impact, sustainability and values by actively participating in governance and leadership.

As part of the board, you will provide strategic direction by adapting strategic plans, determining policy and processes, ensuring the integrity of risk management and internal controls, and monitoring operational performance and management.

Time Commitment

• The Board meets four (4) times per year for three (3) hours, at least once every three (3) months, usually scheduled at the previous meeting or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board.
• The subcommittees meet two to four (2-4) times per year for 2 hours as required and determined by their terms of reference.
• A minimum of 1.5 hours to prepare for each meeting by reading and engaging with the meeting pack.
• The quorum of a meeting shall be two-thirds of the board. Board members may attend in person or virtually.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Annually revising and approving, in consultation with the Director, the strategic objectives for the year ahead.
• Monitoring progress toward achieving the objectives of the current strategic plan.
• Monitoring the activities of the Director and ensuring operational policies are followed in accordance with the constitution.
• Engaging in decision making around policies with a financial implication and expenditure to ensure adherence to the constitution in activities.
• Sitting on one of the Board Sub-Committees (e.g., Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee).
• Marketing New World Foundation to potential donors.
• Exercising leadership, enterprise, integrity and judgement to achieve continuing impact and sustainability.
• Exercising utmost good faith, honesty and integrity in all dealings with or on behalf of New World Foundation.
• Acting independently of any outside instructions.
• Being prepared and able to express disagreements with colleagues on the Board, including the Chairperson and the Director where necessary.

Qualifications And Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Academic & applied research: understanding and experience in community development, stakeholder engagement, commerce, marketing or law, with the ability to provide intellectual leadership and guidance to the Foundation’s agenda.
• While university-affiliated candidates are encouraged to apply, all qualified applicants will be considered.
• Finance & Risk: experience overseeing finance and risk in organisations.
• Fundraising: ability to advise on and oversee fundraising strategies that align with organisational priorities.
• Strategic Communications & Public engagement: ability to advise on media relations, digital strategy, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Governance: previous board experience in NGOs or relevant sectors is preferred.

How to apply

Please send a statement of interest/motivation and our detailed CV to Lauren Rolls: [e-mail]

Application deadline: 04 November 2025