Chief Executive Officer

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 ensure leadership, strategic guidance / direction, governance, management and overall co-ordination 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 Capital Management
• External Liaison
• Public Relations
• Operational Management
• General Administration

Requirements:

• Extensive management and leadership experience on a senior level
• Experience within the broader ecumenical environment and status as ordained minister will serve as a recommendation
• Must be a member of a BSSA Member Church
• Theological and Missiological understanding of Bible mission landscape
• Professional knowledge and thorough understanding of corporate / business enterprises (applicable management qualification will be advantageous)
• Thorough understanding of applicable legislation and corporate management principles
• Sound knowledge of financial administration, marketing and business environment
• Knowledge/experience of Bible Society work (national & international)
• Proven public relations and negotiation skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced in public appearances
• Highest level of ethics, integrity and professionalism