Transformation Lead In Sustainability

Bebeetransformation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on sustainable finance is seeking a visionary leader to drive their transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will manage fundraising strategies, oversee financial reporting, and engage with diverse stakeholders on climate and inequality issues. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication skills are essential for this role, which requires 7-10 years of experience in non-profit leadership or a related sector. A background in sustainable finance, law, or climate policy is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in non-profit leadership or a related sector.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Proven ability to secure funding through grants, donations, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Oversee operations, financial management, and program implementation.
• Act as the organization's primary spokesperson.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Climate advocacy

Fundraising

Education

Experience in non-profit leadership or a related sector

Background in sustainable finance or related fields

Job description

Lead Transformation in Sustainable Finance

We are seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our efforts in sustainable finance.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in climate policy, environmental science, or social / environmental justice advocacy, with a proven track record of impact.

This role requires exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to engage diplomatically with diverse stakeholders.

A strong understanding of corporate governance, responsible investment, and capital markets' responses to climate and inequality issues is essential.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting.

They will also lead recruitment and onboarding processes, ensure strong governance practices, and maintain an effective organizational structure.

In addition to these responsibilities, the candidate will design, oversee, and adapt advocacy and activism campaigns, manage engagements with companies, institutional investors, and regulators, and act as the organization's primary spokesperson.

Requirements

Leadership and strategic vision

• Provide empowering leadership to a growing team
• Develop and implement strategic plans and campaign strategies
• Tackle complex challenges in climate and socio‑economic justice

Balance resource allocation and focus on impact

Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Fundraising and financial management

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies
• Manage budgets and financial reporting
• Secure long‑term sustainability through funder relationships

Governance

• Work closely with and report to the board of directors
• Ensure strong governance practices and regulatory compliance
• Lead recruitment and onboarding of new board members

Organisational management

• Oversee operations, financial management, and programme implementationEnsure an effective organisational structure
• Lead staff recruitment, training, professional development, and performance management
• Maintain and strengthen organisational culture

Advocacy and activism

• Design, oversee, and adapt advocacy and activism campaigns
• Manage engagements with companies, institutional investors, and regulators
• Act as the organisation's primary spokesperson

Preferred Qualifications

• 7‑10+ years in non‑profit leadership or a related sector, managing multi‑disciplinary teams and complex projects
• Background in sustainable finance, law, investment management, economics, climate policy, environmental science, or social / environmental justice advocacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity and resilience, with the ability to navigate complex external relationships
• Confidence to engage diplomatically with diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to secure funding through grants, donations, and partnerships
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, responsible investment, and capital markets' responses to climate and inequality issues