Vacancy: Oxfam South Africa Executive Director
Our Mission
It is to work at multiple levels of society for lasting solutions, challenging the systems and structures of power which perpetuate poverty and inequality, and intervene in practical ways to end suffering where needed.
The Oxfam confederation works in over 80 countries around the world. Oxfam South Africa is one of the 21 affiliates that make up the Oxfam confederation. We work together to overcome the injustice of poverty. As a confederation, we work together with more than 2,500 partner organisations, as well as allies and communities.
Oxfam SA is part of a global movement for social justice. We are committed to mobilising resources that can lift people out of poverty; to working with people and communities to build resilience, to saving and protecting lives, to helping people to rebuild their livelihoods; to tackling the inequalities that keep people poor and vulnerable, and to campaigning for genuine, durable change.
Oxfam SA’s work and Code of Conduct are informed by a commitment to equality, dignity and freedom as enshrined in the South African Constitution. All Oxfam SA employees, service providers, grantees and partners are enjoined by our Code of Conduct to treat all people with respect and dignity and challenge any form of harassment, discrimination, intimidation, exploitation, or abuse.
Oxfam South Africa is seeking a visionary, dynamic and entrepreneurial, strategic and mission driven Executive Director (ED) to lead the organisation into the future by defining and overseeing the strategic direction and operations of Oxfam South Africa.
About the Role
The incumbent will be required to lead Oxfam South Africa’s legal entity and as part of OZA a profit entity strategic, governance and operational plans in collaboration with the Oxfam Board of South Africa, the Executive Leadership team and Oxfam International.
The ED will act as ex-officio member of the Oxfam Board of Directors and will be responsible to keep the Board engaged and appraised on strategic and risk issues. Additionally, the ED will provide leadership with Board and Board sub-committee meetings and preparations thereof with the respective sitting Executive Leadership team members.
The work of the ED will centre around the ability to invest and engage internal and external stakeholders who are vital partners in our work and to develop a high-performing, results driven team. Whilst ensuring that our work is underpinned by our Core Values. The ED will be responsible for the organization’s growth, transformation, financial sustainability, innovation, and operational functions that will allow Oxfam South Africa to implement its mission, goals, programs, and strategic plans.
The ED will act our primary spokesperson and ambassador for Oxfam South Africa, representing the organisation to key stakeholders, Confederation forums, donors, government officials, media, and the public.
As ED, this individual will report directly to the Board Chair and provide leadership and support to the Executive leadership team to allow them to execute their roles and responsibilities effectively.
Apply
If you are a strategic and ethical leader with a passion for advancing social justice and decolonial feminist principles in the sector, you are encouraged to apply by submitting your Curriculum vitae, a motivation letter and three professional referees contact details to ozarecruitment@oxfam.org.za.
Please specify in the subject: “Executive Director Oxfam South Africa Name_Surname”
Applications close on the 11th of May 2025
