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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Public Health Impact Organisation (Limpopo, South Africa)
Overview
Lead a high-impact, mission-driven organisation at the forefront of strengthening South Africa’s public healthcare system. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced CEO to drive systems-level change, build strategic partnerships, and deliver measurable health outcomes in a dynamic, field-based environment in Limpopo.
The Opportunity
A respected, purpose-led non-profit operating within the public healthcare ecosystem is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide visionary leadership and operational excellence. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will shape strategy, scale impact, and ensure long-term sustainability through strong partnerships, robust programmes, and disciplined execution.
This role is ideally suited to a senior executive currently residing in Hoedspruit or Tzaneen (or willing to relocate), with an expectation of on-site presence 2–3 days per week.
Core Mandate
- Drive strategic growth and systems-level impact within public healthcare
- Lead organisation-wide performance, ensuring alignment between mission, programmes, and resources
- Secure and diversify funding streams, strengthening long-term sustainability
- Serve as the primary ambassador to government, donors, and key stakeholders
- Build a high-performance leadership team and culture
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Define, implement, and continuously refine the organisational strategy
- Identify opportunities for innovation and expansion within public health systems
- Align programmes with national health priorities and measurable outcomes
- Governance & Board Engagement
- Partner closely with the Board on governance, strategy, and compliance
- Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks
- Provide high-quality reporting and strategic insight
- Programme Oversight & Impact
- Oversee programme design, delivery, and integration across pillars
- Embed strong Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks
- Ensure programmes are scalable, sustainable, and outcome-driven
- Financial Sustainability & Fundraising
- Lead fundraising strategy across donors, grants, and partnerships
- Strengthen financial planning, budgeting, and reporting disciplines
- Cultivate long-term relationships with philanthropic and institutional funders
- Partnerships & External Relations
- Act as the organisation’s public face and strategic ambassador
- Build high-value partnerships with:
- Government (especially Departments of Health)
- Academic and research institutions
- NGOs and international funders
- Elevate organisational visibility and influence nationally and globally
- People & Organisational Leadership
- Lead and develop a capable senior management team
- Foster a values-driven, collaborative, and accountable culture
- Oversee HR strategy, performance management, and staff wellbeing
- Risk & Operational Excellence
- Manage strategic, financial, and reputational risks
- Ensure strong systems, policies, and operational controls
- Drive continuous improvement and organisational efficiency
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- Proven CEO / Executive-level leadership in:
- Non-profit / NGO
- Healthcare or public health systems
- Development or impact-driven sectors
- Demonstrated success in:
- Fundraising and donor engagement
- Strategic partnerships (government & institutional)
- Organisational leadership and scaling impact
- Experience working with Boards and senior stakeholders
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
- High integrity, credibility, and values-based leadership
- Advanced stakeholder management and negotiation capability
- Resilient, adaptive, and emotionally intelligent leadership style
- Deep commitment to strengthening public healthcare systems
Location & Work Structure
- Based in Limpopo (Hoedspruit / Tzaneen region)
- Hybrid structure with 2–3 days per week on-site presence required
- Relocation support may be considered for the right candidate
Why This Role
- Direct influence on public healthcare outcomes at scale
- Opportunity to shape a high-impact, mission-driven organisation
- Engage with top-tier partners across government, donors, and global health networks
- Lead meaningful, measurable change in underserved communities
Call to Action
If you are an experienced executive with a track record of impact leadership, fundraising excellence, and strategic execution, and you are motivated to drive real change in public healthcare—this is your mandate.
Apply now or connect directly for a confidential discussion. Attention: Butch Mollett Email:
