Chief Executive Officer

Joubert And Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in Cape Town is seeking a CEO to provide strategic leadership and manage operational activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience, an appropriate qualification, and a strong understanding of the Bible mission landscape. This position involves governance, financial management, and public relations. A commitment to Christian values is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior level management and leadership.
• Knowledge/experience in the broader ecumenical environment.
• Practical knowledge of financial administration and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for the organization.
• Implement and execute policy and strategies.
• Manage external relations and public relations activities.

Skills

Management and leadership

Public relations

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant management qualification

Theological qualification

Job description

The Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) has been translating and distributing Bibles in South Africa since

• and is a member of the United Bible Societies, a familyof Bible Societies working across more than countries.

The BSSA invites passionate and suitably qualified candidates to apply for this strategic position to take responsibility for the organisation's main executive function.

The job incumbent will take responsibility for leadership, strategic guidance / direction, governance, management and overall coordination of all operational activities.

The CEO will serve on the Board of Directors and all relevant Regional Committees.

Duties include amongst others :

Provision of strategic and visionary leadership, governance and management of the BSSA

Implementation and execution of policy and strategy

Accomplishment of national and international objectives in respect of fundraising, Bible translation, production and distribution in all languages and formats

Corporate and Risk Management

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

External Liaison

Public Relations

Operational Management

International work as member of the United Bible Societies

General administration

Requirements :

Management and leadership experience on a senior level

A relevant management qualification

Knowledge / experience within the broader ecumenical environment

Appropriate theological qualification and experience in church work

Status as ordained minister will serve as a recommendation

A Christian who believes that the Bible is the word of God

Theological and missiological understanding of Bible mission landscape

Good working knowledge of applicable legislation and corporate management principles

Practical knowledge / experience of financial administration, marketing and business environment

Knowledge of Bible Society work (national & international)

Proven public relations and negotiation skills

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism

Computer literate