General Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit Npc; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) seeks a General Manager to lead its operations. This role requires a self-motivated individual with expertise in strategic planning and project management, focusing on financial sustainability and advocacy for the disability sector. The position offers flexibility with remote work options and requires a commitment to QASA’s mission.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual, invested in the disability sector.
• Ability to engage and network with fundraisers.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial sustainability, strategic execution, and operations.
• Drive fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Manage compliance, governance, and advocacy efforts.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Leadership

Networking

Job description

• QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA)
  
  

General Manager for the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA)

• Deadline:
  
  

20 June 2025

• Region:
  
  

Durban, KZN (Remote work possible)

• Salary:
  
  

TBD

• Type of employment:
  
  

Full time

Job Description

The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) is looking for a General Manager.

• Preferably a quadriplegic or paraplegic.
• The successful candidate must be able to serve the Association as soon as possible.
• The location of the position and remuneration can be under discussion. A performance contract will be in place.
• You will have a team to support you and the QASA Executive to provide strategic direction.
• QASA is sustainable with good governance and compliance protocols and the organisation presents an unqualified audit.
  
  

Location: QASA Headquarters is in Kloof, Durban but remote work is possible.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The General Manager, reporting to the QASA Chairperson, is responsible for overseeing financial sustainability, strategic execution, operations, governance, and advocacy efforts.
• This includes financial planning, fundraising, and resource mobilization to achieve QASA’s mission.
• The role requires strong leadership in managing staff, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and maintaining good governance.
• The GM will drive marketing, PR, stakeholder engagement, and lobbying efforts to enhance QASA’s influence and visibility.
• Additionally, the role entails overseeing campaigns, partnerships, and asset management while ensuring the organization operates efficiently within its strategic framework.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• The preferred candidate would be somebody who is self-motivated, invested in the disability sector, independent and mobile as well as being creative, strategic and with operational expertise.
• Project management and the ability to engage and network with fundraisers is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of managing an NPO would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is a requirement.
• A South African citizen is a requirement.
• The approved candidate will have to go through a credit check and police clearance as part of QASA governance.
• Periodic travel may be required.
  
  

How to apply

Please send the following documents to the QASA office manager on Louise Rode [e-mail] to apply:

• a short CV no longer than five pages
• a one-page letter indicating why you would want this job
• copies of your qualifications
• a photograph of yourself
• a copy of your ID document
  
  

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• Date posted:
  
  

24 April 2025

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