Head: Capitec Foundation Trust

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez Capitec Foundation Trust en tant que Head pour transformer l'éducation en Afrique du Sud. Ce rôle de leadership exige une vision stratégique et une expertise opérationnelle, avec un impact direct sur les résultats éducatifs. Vous aurez la possibilité de laisser un héritage durable et de maximiser le retour sur investissement dans l'éducation.

Qualifications

• 8-10 années d'expérience en développement communautaire et leadership de programme.
• Succès prouvé dans la direction de programmes à grande échelle.
• Bien informé sur le système éducatif public sud-africain.

Responsibilities

• Définir et exécuter la direction stratégique de la Fondation.
• Diriger des programmes éducatifs à l'échelle nationale.
• Établir des partenariats avec des parties prenantes diverses.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Business

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What the Role is About

Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming education and empowering communities? Capitec Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head to drive its mission of creating systemic, sustainable impact in South Africa’s education landscape.

In this high-impact role, you will:

• Shape and execute the Foundation’s strategic direction.
• Lead national-scale education programmes that improve educational outcomes.
• Build powerful partnerships across departments of basic education, school communities, tertiary institutions (of education stakeholders) and the private sector.
• Ensure governance excellence and operational efficiency.

This is more than a leadership role—it's a chance to leave a legacy in education and social development and to maximise Capitec's return on investment in education through clearly defined outcomes and impact.

What You Need to Be Shortlisted

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a rare blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep understanding of South Africa’s education and development landscape.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8–10 years’ experience in community development, programme leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven success in leading large-scale national programmes.
• Strong financial, business, and governance acumen.
• At least 5 years of team leadership experience.
• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Business Management, Education, Public Policy).

Preferred:

• A postgraduate qualification in Business or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of the South African public education system, policy, and curriculum (CAPS).
• Experience working with boards and in dual-accountability roles.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and innovation
• Relationship-building and influence
• Programme evaluation and impact reporting
• Leadership that inspires trust and drives performance

Make a Measurable Difference

Join Capitec Foundation Trust and be at the forefront of educational transformation—where your leadership will directly contribute to improved matric outcomes, scalable education models, and a brighter future for South Africa’s youth.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.