President

Wear Your Brand Foundation PBO Status (EMBASSY OF INFORMAL AND SMMEs); Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A public benefit organization in Durban is seeking a President to lead its strategic vision and manage partnerships for small business empowerment. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, with experience in small business development and familiarity with the informal sector. This full-time, on-site role involves representing the organization nationally and internationally, and driving growth initiatives across South Africa.

Qualifications

• Leadership, vision-setting, and strategic planning skills are essential.
• Experience building and managing partnerships with stakeholders is required.
• Proven ability to drive programs aimed at small business development.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and teamwork capabilities are critical.
• Exceptional communication skills and public speaking experience are necessary.
• Understanding of the small business and informal sector landscape in South Africa is important.
• Familiarity with corporate sponsorships is an advantage.
• Significant leadership experience in a non-profit or business organization is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's strategic vision as President.
• Manage partnerships with key stakeholders and alliances.
• Represent the foundation in national and international forums.
• Drive sustainable growth initiatives across South Africa.
• Support small business communities through impactful programs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Partnership management

Experience in small business development

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Teamwork

Communication skills

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Company Description

Wear Your Brand Foundation, a Public Benefit Organization (PBO), supports over 774 small businesses and 3,000 informal sector participants, including street vendors, across South Africa. As the #HomeOfSmallBusiness, the organization collaborates with prominent alliances such as the Global Federation of Chambers and SANTACO. Through initiatives with partners like ABSA, KZN Vodacom Business, SERITI, EThekwini Business Support, SEDA, Gugu Dlamini Foundation, Goodmen Foundation, and GagasiFM, the foundation has executed impactful programs aimed at empowering small enterprises. The organization envisions expanding its programs nationally and globally to ensure continued growth and success for small businesses.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Durban for the position of President at Wear Your Brand Foundation. The President will oversee and lead the organization's strategic vision, manage partnerships with key stakeholders, and ensure the development and successful execution of impactful programs. Duties will include representing the foundation in national and international forums, strengthening relationships with alliances, supporting small business communities, and driving sustainable growth initiatives across South Africa and beyond.

Qualifications

• Leadership, vision‑setting, and strategic planning skills
• Experience building and managing partnerships with stakeholders, alliances, and institutions
• Proven ability to drive programs aimed at small business development and economic growth
• Strong organizational, decision‑making, and teamwork capabilities
• Exceptional communication, public speaking, and relationship‑building skills
• Understanding of the small business and informal sector landscape in South Africa
• Familiarity with corporate sponsorships and non‑profit operations is an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field
• Significant leadership experience in a non‑profit or business organization