Chief Executive Officer

Joubert & AssociatesBellville, Western Cape, South Africa

16 hours ago

Job description

Overview

The Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) has been translating and distributing Bibles in South Africa since 1820 and is a member of the United Bible Societies, a family of 148 Bible Societies working across more than 200 countries.

The BSSA invites passionate and suitably qualified candidates to apply for this strategic position to take responsibility for the organisation’s main executive function. The job incumbent will take responsibility for leadership, strategic guidance / direction, governance, management and overall coordination of all operational activities. The CEO will serve on the Board of Directors and all relevant Regional Committees.

Duties include amongst others :

Provision of strategic and visionary leadership, governance and management of the BSSA
Implementation and execution of policy and strategy
Accomplishment of national and international objectives in respect of fundraising, Bible translation, production and distribution in all languages and formats
Corporate and Risk Management
Financial Management
Human Resource Management
External Liaison
Public Relations
Operational Management
International work as member of the United Bible Societies
General administration

Requirements :

Management and leadership experience on a senior level

A relevant management qualification

Knowledge / experience within the broader ecumenical environment

Appropriate theological qualification and experience in church work

Status as ordained minister will serve as a recommendation

A Christian who believes that the Bible is the word of God

Theological and missiological understanding of Bible mission landscape

Good working knowledge of applicable legislation and corporate management principles

Practical knowledge / experience of financial administration, marketing and business environment

Knowledge of Bible Society work (national & international)

Proven public relations and negotiation skills

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism

Computer literate

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