Executive Director

Hashtag Nonprofit Npc; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural non-profit in South Africa is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing food security. The role involves overseeing finance, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of senior management experience, with deep knowledge of the agricultural sector and strong communication skills. A competitive salary is offered along with the potential for impactful work in a vital area of society.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of senior management experience.
• 5 years at director level.
• Deep understanding of South African NPC regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

Executive Director at OneFarm Impact

Deadline : 07 December

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 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