Executive Director

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization seeks a visionary Executive Director to drive strategy and manage key aspects of its operations in agriculture. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leadership within the agricultural non-profit sector, a strong financial background, and a passion for food security in South Africa. This role offers a competitive salary of R1.1m - R1.3m per annum and requires a commitment to ethical standards and social impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years’ senior management experience.
• At least 5 years at director level.
• Exceptional understanding of the South African non-profit sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, fundraising, marketing, and programme delivery.
• Drive strategy and deepen stakeholder relations.
• Manage service provider relationships.

Skills

Business leadership

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Tech-savviness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Development Studies, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

Executive Director at OneFarm Impact

Deadline: 07 December 2025

Region: Remote (based in Cape Town or Johannesburg)

Salary: R1.1m - R1.3m per annum

Type of employment: Full time

Job Description

Powered by Standard Bank, OneFarm Impact was developed to support OneFarm Share, a platform designed to take a sector-wide view of agriculture and works to create a more inclusive and efficient agri-food chain by addressing key challenges related to reduction of food waste, socio-economic development, and alleviating hunger. These two platforms complement each other in order to build a cohesive eco-system that uplifts and upskills farmers, and empowers donors.

OneFarm Impact is seeking a visionary Executive Director with deep roots within the agricultural sector to lead its next chapter. By overseeing finance, fundraising, marketing, and programme delivery, you will be a results-driven leader who can drive strategy and deepen stakeholder relations, possessing the gravitas to effortlessly connect with people on multiple levels. You will context-shift from boardrooms to field visits, navigate the worlds of corporates and farmers with ease, fostering mutual understanding and trust, and manage service provider relationships to ensure OneFarm Share achieves its goals.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and you’re passionate about food security, agriculture and the future of farming in South Africa, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field
• An excellent, business-savvy leader with a minimum of 8-10 years’ senior management experience, with at least 5 years at director level
• Exceptional understanding of the South African non-profit, agricultural and food sectors. Someone who can speak the language of these sectors
• Strong financial acumen with proven track record in financial management, fundraising and stakeholder engagement
• Experienced in managing third-party service providers and complex programmes
• Deep understanding of South African NPC regulatory best practice and sector dynamics
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to build relationships across barriers
• Strategic mind that can solve problems and make decisions effortlessly
• Tech‑savvy with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn new platforms with ease
• Commitment to high ethical standards, social impact and food security

How to apply

Please email us at [e-mail] to request a full job description and person specification. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre‑interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, 7th December 2025