South Africa Country Director

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa CorpsAfrica Full time

**About CorpsAfrica**

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and The Gambia. We are working to launch in two more countries in 2024, potentially South Africa. As we reach a point of significant inflection leading to future expansion, we seek to add motivated, capable, and highly effective leaders to our team to support our next phase of growth.

**Overview of the Position**

**CLASSIFICATION**: Full-time

**SALARY AND BENEFITS**: CorpsAfrica will provide a competitive, comprehensive benefits package for all staff in this Country Director role, according to local customs and regulations.

**REPORTS TO**: CorpsAfrica’s Chief Executive Officer
- Specific responsibilities:_
- Identify and hire strong staff members to manage Volunteer support, training, and other key positions.
- Manage a team of talented staff members and build an organizational culture in line with CorpsAfrica’s values
- Identify an office space and establish a functioning office
- Put in place policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations.
- Register as an American NGO doing business in South Africa.
- Oversee compliance with all laws and regulations.
- Build and manage a local Board of Directors for CorpsAfrica/South Africa.
- Be responsible for strong financial oversight and management of budgets
- Oversee multiple aspects of the operation, including recruitment of the Volunteers, Volunteer site selection and development, pre
- and in-service training programs; assignment of Volunteers to selected sites throughout the country, working with communities and appropriate government authorities at all levels, and supporting Volunteers throughout their service - offering guidance, mentorship, coaching, networking opportunities, etc.
- Raise funds for CorpsAfrica in South Africa, which involves identifying and cultivating prospective donors, writing proposals, hosting events, extensive networking, etc.
- Represent the organization in public arenas, including local and national media
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with a diverse group of Development Partners
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Qualifications:_
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of increasingly responsible management experience
- Strong leadership skills, with a demonstrated commitment to facilitating people’s growth and development
- Broad financial skills including experience with budgeting, planning and accounting
- Excellent speaking and writing skills are required; computer skills are a big plus
- A hands-on management style and the ability to address and solve problems as they arise
- Passionate about youth employment and sustainable community-led development
- Diplomatic, of the highest integrity, and possess sound judgment as well as a sense of humor
- A deep understanding of the laws in South Africa, government administrative protocols, local cultural norms, and its people
- Fluency in English and French and a local language of South Africa is required
- A valid driver’s license is helpful

**TO APPLY**:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and a résumé as a single PDF (titled, “LastName_FirstName - South Africa Country Director Application”) through the following link**:South Africa Country Director Application**. This position will remain open until filled.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to Relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Relocate before starting work (required)

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