Non-Executive Director

Hashtag Nonprofit Npc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Cape Town is seeking volunteers for its Board of Governance. The members will oversee financial statements and organizational strategy, attending quarterly meetings. Candidates should possess strong skills in strategy, finance, and fundraising, with a commitment to the care of neglected and abused children. This is a part-time, volunteer role with no compensation.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic, finance, fundraising, HR and business skills and experience.
• Experience in local and global fundraising and compliance with South African regulations.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing new strategies.

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly Board meetings and approve the annual budget.
• Manage finance sub-committee responsibilities.
• Provide oversight of annual financial statements.

Skills

Strategic skills

Finance expertise

Fundraising experience

HR capabilities

Business skills

Ability to analyse financial data

Public relations knowledge

Legal experience in governance

Policy formulation

Job description

The Homestead Project for Street Children (Cape Town) is seeking to appoint three new members on our Board of Governance for a 2‑year term of office. The position is part time, volunteer, and involves oversight of annual financial statements and organisational strategy.

Membership and Compensation

• Board membership is voluntary. Members do not receive compensation for their services.
• Members may be admitted who actively support The Homestead, whether by making regular financial contributions or otherwise.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly Board meetings (at least five times a year), including the Annual General Meeting held no later than the end of September.
• Board meetings may be conducted face‑to‑face or electronically; a minimum of three in‑person meetings a year is required.
• Approve the annual budget before the start of every financial year.
• Finance Sub‑Committee, comprised of three Board members, to approve staff salaries and benefits for the forthcoming year, included in the annual budget.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong strategic, finance, fundraising, HR and business skills and experience.
• Experience in local and global fundraising and compliance with the Department of Social Development and the South African Children’s Act.
• Business strategy, operations, project management, monitoring and evaluation expertise.
• Financial accounting and management experience.
• Public relations and marketing knowledge.
• Legal and corporate governance experience, including negotiating with a union.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Passion for the vision and mission and commitment to the care of neglected and abused children and youth.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and letter of motivation to Abigail Newman by Wednesday, 3rd September.