Board Members

• New World Foundation

Board Members at New World Foundation

• Deadline:

04 November 2025

• Region:

Cape Town, Lavender Hill

• Salary:

Volunteer

• Type of employment:

Part time

Job Description
New World Foundation is seeking to recruit board members (2) to service in a voluntary capacity on New World Foundation's Board and Subcommittees and to be a custodiam of New World Foundation's work, impact, sustainability and values by actively participating in the Organisation's governance and leadership.

As part of the board, you will provide strategic direction to New World Foundation by adapting strategic plans, determining policy and processes, ensuring the integrity of New World Foundation's risk management and internal controls, monitoring operational performance and management.

Time Commitment

• The Board meets four (4) times per year for three (3) hours at least once every three (3) months, usually scheduled at the previous meeting or at the written request of any two (2) members of the board.
• The subcommittees meet two to four (2-4) times per year for 2 hours as required and determined by their terms of reference.
• A minimum of 1.5 hours to prepare for each meeting by reading and engaging with the meeting pack.
• The quorum of a meeting shall be two-thirds of the board. Board members may present in person or virtually.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Annually revising and approving, in consultation with the Director the strategic objectives for the year ahead.
• Monitoring progress of New World Foundation towards achieving the objectives of New World Foundation's current strategic planning.
• Monitoring the activities of the Director and to ensure that the operational policies are being followed in accordance with the constitution.
• Engaging in decision making around policies that have a financial implication for New World Foundation and expenditure to ensure that the constitution is being adhered to in the implementation of the activities of New World Foundation.
• Sitting on one of the Board Sub-Committees (Example: Audit, Risk and Sustainability Committee).
• Marketing New World Foundation to potential donors.
• Exercising leadership, enterprise, integrity and judgement in directing New World Foundation so as to achieve continuing impact and sustainability.
• Exercising the utmost good faith, honesty and integrity in all dealings with or on behalf of New World Foundation.
• Acting independently of any outside instructions.
• Being prepares and able, where necessary, to express disagreements with colleagues on the Board including the Chairperson and the Director.

Qualifications And Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile

We welcome professionals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Academic & applied research: understanding and experience in community development, stakeholder engagement, commerce, marketing or law, with an ability to provide intellectual leadership and guidance to New World Foundation's agenda.
• While university-affiliated candidates are encouraged to apply, all qualified applicants will be considered.
• Finance & Risk: sound understanding of and experience of overseeing finance and risk in organisations.
• Fundraising: ability to advise on and oversee the development and execution of fundraising strategies that align with organisational priorities.
• Strategic Communications & Public engagement: ability to advise on media relations, digital strategy, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Governance previous board experience in NGOs or relevant sectors is preferred.

How to apply

Please send a statement of interest/motivation and our detailed CV to Lauren Rolls:

Application deadline: 04 November 2025

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• Date posted:

27 October 2025

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