Head of Thought Leadership

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Johannesburg seeks a Head of Thought Leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, excellent writing skills, and the ability to engage diverse audiences. This role is pivotal in shaping the organization's narrative within the education sector and requires innovative thinking and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of evolving landscape and new technologies.
• Excellent writing and content production.
• Ability to represent the organisation publicly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive thought leadership strategy.
• Oversee creation of high-quality thought leadership content.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders for relevant content.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Content Production

Strategic Thinking

Education

Post-graduate degree at Master’s level

Job description

• Zenex Foundation
  
  

Head of Thought Leadership

• Deadline:
  
  

31 May 2025

• Region:
  
  

Johannesburg

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

Location: Melrose Estate, Johannesburg

Remuneration, highly competitive

This new role requires an innovative thinker, with considerable prior experience and reputational standing in the communications field to develop Zenex’s thought leadership strategy.

Identifying key topics for communication consumption to diverse audiences, creating insightful content, this function is responsible for promoting Zenex as a leader, and shaping its narrative and standing in the education sector.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive thought leadership strategy aligned with Zenex's objectives.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality, engaging, and insightful thought leadership content on appropriate and diverse communication platforms
• Define the content strategy, ensuring that it is relevant to the target audience and effectively communicates Zenex’s expertise
• Work with internal teams, subject matter experts, and outsources professional teams to develop. promote and disseminate thought leadership content.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that Zenex’s thought leadership content is relevant and valuable.
• Build Zenex’s influence and advocacy profile by leveraging thought leadership to drive stakeholder engagement, build relationships, and generate new opportunities.
• Stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, and new landscapes to inform the development of thought leadership content.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

We’d love to hear from you if you have a …

• Good understanding of the evolving landscape and new technologies of information consumption and production (including the use of AI)
• Good network of and access to communication experts – in diverse fields, such as TV, Film, Radio, Social Media, Podcasts, Webinars, Conferences etc. - with the ability to leverage at short notice
• Strategic ability to identify and angle communication opportunities for maximum impact
• Excellent writing and content production
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams
• Education content knowledge
• Ability to represent the organisation publicly
• Presence and charisma, and demonstrate agility, creativity and innovative thinking.
• Post-graduate degree at Master’s level, in communications, journalism, education, social sciences, humanities or other relevant discipline.
  
  

You probably come from ...

• A non-profit environment with exposure to broad development issues.
• Ideally from within the education sector with an understanding of linguistics and its impact on successful mathematics outcomes.
  
  

The Zenex Foundation is an inclusive organisation and actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Our preference is for a black candidate in this role

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to Lisa Lazarus [e-mail] by 31st May 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider the position filled.

Keep #NGOJobsBoard thriving: Tell employers you found their listing on Hashtag Nonprofit!

• Date posted:
  
  

12 May 2025

Back to #NGOJobsBoard