Non-Executive Director — Social & Ethics Committee Member

Makwait; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Part time

Job summary

A growing IT company seeks a talented Non-Executive Director to join its Board as a Social & Ethics Committee member. This role involves overseeing ethical practices, participating in strategic meetings, and providing mentorship to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in board governance or corporate ethics and a commitment to fostering an ethical environment while supporting the company's growth and community responsibilities.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape company direction

Contribute to corporate responsibility

Dynamic leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience in board governance, corporate ethics, CSR, or social responsibility.
• Demonstrate strong personal integrity and ethical practice.
• Possess sound business acumen regarding growing tech organisations.
• Ideally have some understanding of South African labor law and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly Board meetings alongside executive team.
• Serve on Social & Ethics Committee overseeing ethical policies.
• Provide oversight and challenge management decisions.
• Shape and monitor implementation of ethical codes.
• Offer mentorship and strategic counsel to senior leadership.

Skills

Board governance experience

Corporate ethics expertise

Commitment to ethical practices

Strong business acumen

Job description

Non-Executive Director — Social & Ethics Committee Member

We are seeking a talented and committed Non-Executive Director to join our Board, serving specifically on the Social & Ethics Committee.

This is a non-executive, board-level position.

The ideal candidate will share our values and bring fresh perspective and governance experience, supporting Makwa-IT's growth while safeguarding our ethical and social commitments.

As a member of the Board and the Social & Ethics Committee, you will help ensure that Makwa-IT continues to operate responsibly, transparently and with fairness for our employees, clients, partners, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly (or as-needed) Board meetings alongside the executive team and fellow non-executive directors.
• Serve on the Social & Ethics Committee to oversee and guide Makwa-IT's policies related to ethics, corporate social responsibility, labour practices, transformation (D&I / transformation if relevant), environmental impact, employee welfare and community engagement.
• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to management decisions, ensuring alignment with the company's values and long-term vision.
• Help shape and monitor the implementation of ethical codes, policies, and reporting frameworks appropriate for a growing, values-driven IT company.
• Offer mentorship and strategic counsel to senior leadership without being involved in day‑to‑day operations.

What We're Looking For

• Have experience in board governance, corporate ethics, CSR, compliance or social responsibility roles.
• Demonstrate strong personal integrity, commitment to ethical practice and alignment with our core values.
• Are independent thinkers, able to provide honest, constructive challenge while working collaboratively.
• Possess sound business acumen and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing growing tech organisations.
• Are available to commit time for meetings and occasional ad‑hoc advice, but are comfortable with a non‑executive (part‑time) role.
• Ideally have some understanding of South African contexts (labour law, transformation, community engagement), though not strictly required if you bring relevant governance / external advisory experience.

What Makwa-IT Offers

• The opportunity to shape the future of an ambitious, values‑led IT company on a growth trajectory.
• A seat at the board‑level table contributing to strategic direction, corporate responsibility, and long‑term sustainability.
• A dynamic, down‑to‑earth leadership team who value wit, humility, teamwork, and a healthy sense of fun.
• The satisfaction of helping build not just a business but a responsible, ethical, thriving organisation.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa