Chief Executive Officer

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POSITION INFO:

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