Executive Director – CAF Southern Zone (Council for Southern Africa Football Associations - COSAFA)

Confederation of African Football; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Johannesburg is seeking an Executive Director for the Southern Zone. This role includes operationalizing the Zonal Union office, managing relationships with Member Associations, and overseeing youth competitions. Candidates should have significant experience in project management and strong communication skills, with fluency in English as a requirement. This position requires relocation to Johannesburg and frequent travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in administration or international development.
• Strong understanding of development frameworks.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French and Portuguese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operationalize the Zonal Union office.
• Act as CAF’s primary regional representative with Member Associations.
• Organize youth competitions and manage budgets.

Skills

Project and team management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of development frameworks

Job description

Job title : Executive Director – CAF Southern Zone (Council for Southern Africa Football Associations - COSAFA)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : September 01, 2025

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Responsibilities :

Office Setup and Administration :

• Establish and operationalize the Zonal Union office, including logistics, staffing, financial systems, and legal compliance.
• Report to the Director of Member Associations and ensure the office operates in line with CAF regulations and local legislation (labor, tax, and corporate law).
• Manage office budgeting and expenditure reporting to CAF HQ.
• Oversee onboarding of the Zonal Union team.
• Define staff roles, establish HR policies, and manage staff performance and development.

Manage relationships with Member Associations and CAF HQ :

• Act as CAF’s primary regional representative and liaison with Member Associations.
• Conduct regular visits to Member Associations and attend General Assemblies as required.
• Monitor developments within Member Associations (governance, leadership changes, strategy updates).
• Guide Member Associations in project planning, execution, and monitoring within the CAF IMPACT framework.
• Track project progress, ensure quality delivery, and report regularly to CAF on status and outcomes.
• Facilitate cooperation and knowledge exchange among Member Associations.
• Monitor the political and operational environment of Member Associations to anticipate challenges and inform CAF HQ.

Competition Management :

• Organize at least one women’s and four youth competitions (boys and girls) annually, including CAF qualifiers.
• Prepare and manage competition budgets, negotiate hosting agreements, and coordinate calendars.
• Support the development of zonal competition regulations and drive commercial/sponsorship opportunities.

Requirements (profile) :

• Significant experience in administration, project and team management, or international development.
• Strong understanding of development frameworks.
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French and Portuguese is an asset.
• Willing to relocate to Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Willing to travel frequently within the region.