Executive Personal Assistant to the Executive Director: Earth Observation
Pretoria
1 day ago
Salary: Annually
A well-established scientific engineering organisation is seeking to appoint a Executive Personal Assistant to the Executive
director: Earth Observation. Reporting to the Executive
director: Earth Observation Programme, the successful candidate will be required to provide administrative and secretarial support to the Office of the Executive
director.
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Financial Director
Stellenbosch
1 day ago
Hospitality Estate in the Brackenfell / Stellenbosch area is looking for an experienced Finance
director.The Finance
director will take primary responsibility for making decisions for the company for projects and its finances (financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting, and the analysis of data). The candidate will have ultimate authority over the fi...
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Art Gallery Director
Stellenbosch
1 day ago
Art Gallery at an Estate close to Stellenbosch is looking for a Gallary
director. With the view of participating in local and international art fairs, collaborating with cultural and academic institutions, and hosting artist residencies – we are seeking an experienced Gallery
director with proven success in navigating the public, non-profit and commercial areas of the art world.The role will...
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Group Director Operational Risk
Kenya
2 days ago
Group
director, Operational RiskRole OverviewOur client in the banking sector is seeking a strategic and experienced Group
director, Operational Risk to lead the execution of the Operational Risk Framework across the organization. This role ensures proactive risk identification, assessment, and management while driving compliance, scenario analysis, and risk insights. The ideal candidate will embe...
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Financial Director
Stellenbosch
2 days ago
A beautiful, tranquil wine estate, known for its luxury accommodation and superb facilities is looking for a FINANCE
director
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Sales Director
Capetown
2 days ago
Salary: 960 000
Lexdan Select has been appointed on an exclusive basis to assist a Payments company with their search for a Sales
director.This role can be based remotely anywhere in South Africa.
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Managing Director
Johannesburg
3 days ago
Join our team as a Managing
director and lead our organization to success!
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Sales Director
Capetown
3 days ago
Salary: 1 500 000
Lexdan Select is working with a multinational B2C business in Cape Town, who is search for their Sales
director.
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Director: Audit
Kenya
3 days ago
A leading bank is seeking an experienced
director of Audit to lead its internal audit function, ensuring robust risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive banking and insurance auditing experience, with a proven track record in overseeing large-scale audits, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
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Group Director: Operational Risk
Kenya
3 days ago
Our client, an industry leader in the Financial Services industry, is seeking a strategic and experienced Group
director, Operational Risk to lead the execution of the operational risk framework across the organization.
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Ultimate Guide to Director jobs in South Africa
If you’re looking for a new position as director, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to director jobs in South Africa.
What does a director job in South Africa entail?
Director, in terms of section 1 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, means a member of the board of a company or an alternate director of a business, and includes any individual holding such a position, regardless of the title used. Among other things, a director is in charge of the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and new ventures.
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What career opportunities are there for directors in South Africa?
You can serve as a Director in one of two ways: either as an Executive Director, in which case you work for the company and have significant operational responsibilities, or as a Non-Executive Director, in which case you do not work for the company but serve on the Board of Directors, reviewing the company’s performance and voting on significant shareholder issues.
How to get a director job in South Africa?
A directorship in a firm used to be seen as a perch for the ultra-wealthy and renowned. Membership on boards, however, has become a highly ormalized, regulated process in the wake of successive financial crises and the legislation that followed.
In December 2012, the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA) was recognised as a professional body by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). So, the Chartered Director South Africa title has been added to the National Qualifications Framework.
The role of chartered director is not a qualification, but rather a designation given to those who complete the designation process. This process was started by the IoDSA to improve the quality and integrity of the directorship role in the country’s business and financial sector. There are four different steps. Once an applicant has successfully matched their experiences and qualifications to the competency framework, they will take an exam and a peer interview. During the peer review if there is any problems with their first application it can be fixed and the process completed.
How to become a director
Directors must have expertise in areas such as corporate governance, corporate and other applicable legislation, financial and other reporting, and the industry itself. A director is supposed to use his/her knowledge and experience to the company's benefit. In practise, directors must be competent, have the knowledge and expertise to fill a board vacancy, be a person of integrity, and have the abilities and capacity to perform their fiduciary duties.
Often headhunters or executive search companies are requested to fill vacancies at these levels. Executive Placements is also the only job portal in South Africa that was specifically designed for Executive Level Positions.
Pros and cons of being a director
Joining a board of directors is an excellent way to gain exposure to new industries and gain valuable experience. Director positions also usually pay excellently.
Negatives include the necessity to clarify your liability as a director and the time it may require from you to fulfill your obligations. It can also affect your ability to do business with the company.
Frequently asked questions
Is director a good career?
Yes. The position of director often brings with it a certain amount of prestige and visibility amongst one's contemporaries.
Are directors in demand?
A directorship role is at the top of the pyramid. Often various roles become available but it is critical that a company does not make a hiring mistake when employing people at this level so the match has to be as close to perfect as possible.
How much does a director earn?
As perthe PwC study the fees paid to JSE and AltX non-executive directors the average salary was R1.89 million for chairpersons and R1.28 million for deputy chairpersons. The average was R1.06 million for a lead indpendant directors and R1.04 million for a non-executive directors. At a supercap the average for a chairperson is R12m and the average for a NED is 3.64m