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SHAWCO is a student-run, non-profit community outreach organisation, independent from, but based at UCT. SHAWCO’s mission is to practice and promote responsible citizenship in the South African context through Health and Education initiatives. SHAWCO Education aims to provide holistic learning environments in under-resourced communities, with volunteers facilitating after-school sessions and activities. SHAWCO Health hosts free primary health clinics in underserved communities in Cape Town, in the form of adult, women’s and paediatric clinics.

SHAWCO seeks to appoint a Director to be based in Cape Town.

for an initial period of twelve months commencing on 2nd January 2021.

Employment Type: 12 month fixed term contract, position available three days per week, subject to change as needed.

Remuneration: offered up to R 40,000 total cost to company per month, according to experience and qualifications.

The position is based at the SHAWCO Head Office, Braemar House, on the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences campus in Observatory. The appointment would initially be on a part-time basis (equivalent to three days a week) with possible extension to full-time at a later date. The main purpose of the role is to provide strategic direction, leadership and operational management in order to facilitate and create a sustainable and efficiently managed organisation.

The purpose of this position is to find a suitably qualified individual who has the passion and drive to continue the SHAWCO legacy, working closely with and supporting student leadership in the organisation.

Requirements:
Relevant university degree, preferably in education, project management or related disciplines
A minimum of 5 years relevant management experience with developed leadership and proven operational management skills
A consultative management approach and a willingness to engage with and learn from the experience of others, particularly student leadership
Strong strategic management and analytical skills
Good verbal and written communication
Good understanding and experience of human resource management, financial and operations management
Experience and skills in building and maintaining funder relationships
Experience in working across multiple and diverse communities
Proven ability to formulate and manage policy processes in a complex, dynamic work environment
Demonstrated communication and networking capabilities, including building partnerships with community and civil society organizations, corporate and/or government organizations
Ability to carry high workload and work under pressure
Good computer skills
Willingness to travel (mainly in the Cape Town metro)
Drivers license and own transport
Advantages include:
Experience in the non-governmental organisational environment
Experience in fundraising
Experience in a tertiary educational institution
Experience in the health or education sector

Responsibilities:
Providing overall leadership and direction to create a sustainable and efficiently managed organization
Developing policy and strategy for consideration by the Board
Ensuring proper governance and oversight
Ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation
Executing approved policy and strategy
Facilitating and supporting the execution of student initiatives and projects
Managing SHAWCO’s operations and resources
Managing Human Resources
Managing relationships and partnerships within the University and with communities
Maintaining donor/stakeholder relationships
Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all activities within SHAWCO
Providing the secretariat for the Board
Application process:

To apply, please email your CV, with three contactable referes, and a 1 page letter of motivation to:
Email: [email protected]

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

SHAWCO is committed to employment equity and redress in the pursuit of transformation.

SHAWCO reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and to make no appointment.

For more about SHAWCO, refer to www.shawco.org.

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