Chief Executive Officer

Purpose: To lead and manage the Chrysalis Academy and all its strategic and operational business units by providing strategic direction, inspiring leadership, and creating a vision for ongoing growth and development in pursuance of holistic youth development.

Requirements:

1. A relevant Masters’ Degree in management, social sciences, development studies, or a related field.
2. Extensive (over 15 years) leadership and management experience in a non-profit, youth development, advocacy, or social justice organization. Relevant corporate or public sector experience will also be considered.
3. A proven track record of having cultivated relationships of deep trust, respect, and mutual understanding with key stakeholders within the NGO and youth development sector.
4. Experience in policy advocacy, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
5. Proven track record in governance, leadership, fundraising, donor relations, and financial management.
6. Experienced professional, respected in the field, with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships at all levels of government, donor organisations, community-based organisations, and the commercial sector.
7. A valid driver’s license is essential.
8. Experience of working within a holistic and trauma-responsive framework.
9. Fluent in at least 2 South African languages.
10. Non-smoker and of sober habits.
11. Embody self-care and therapeutic practices.

Skills and Competence:

1. Strategic leadership and visioning skills to drive the organization’s mission.
2. Able to motivate and continue to build a strong team within the Academy in harmony with its overall principles.
3. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, auditing, and financial planning.
4. Excellent fundraising and marketing skills, including proposal writing and donor engagement.
5. Strong governance knowledge and ability to oversee compliance and risk management.
6. Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with relevant experience in public speaking.
7. Stringent organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
8. Excellent report writing skills.
9. Well-developed computer skills (PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel).
10. Excellent facilitation skills.
11. Experience in managing a Multimedia Hub would be advantageous.
12. Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
13. Embrace and fully enhance multiculturalism and other levels of diversity.