Executive Director - Worcester Verfied

Salary Negotiable Worcester, Western Cape Worcester, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 30-05-2017 7:20:35 AM
27-06-2017 7:20:35 AM
The National Institute for the Deaf (NID) was founded by two reverends of the DRC in 1881. Today the NID is an independent, dynamic, innovative, non-profit organisation. The NID strives towards developing the full potential of persons with a diversity of hearing loss.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Due to the retirement of the Executive Director in December 2017, the NID invites applications from suitable applicants to fill this challenging position in January 2018.

The successful job incumbent will report to the Board of Directors and primarily be responsible for:
? strategic leadership and management
? overseeing NID services & operations
? financial management
? marketing, promotion and advocacy
? fund raising
? national and international liaison
? research & development
? corporate management.

Requirements:
? above average communication skills (written and spoken) in Afrikaans and English
? proficiency in SA sign-language is strongly recommended
? strong business acumen
? experienced negotiator with proven marketing / fundraising experience and persuasive abilities
? exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
? ability to manage a diverse range of responsibilities and individuals
? relevant tertiary qualification.

This is an ideal opportunity for a person who is passionate about service delivery and persons with disabilities. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with exceptional strategic insight and management skills on top management level. The incumbent will be well-informed (knowledgeable) regarding persons with hearing loss, holistic development approach, applicable legislation, the unique context within which the NID functions and the political and business sector within South Africa.

Closing date: 22 June 2017