Join Our Leadership Team: Vacancy for Chief Executive Officer

 

VACANCY: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Organisation: Blind SA NPO 000-606
Location: Alrode, Alberton, Gauteng
Reports to: Executive Committee

Blind SA is a leading national non-profit organisation advocating for the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of blind and partially sighted persons in South Africa. We are seeking a visionary, committed, and experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and ensure the effective management and sustainability of the organisation.

The position is a five-year contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and inspirational leadership aligned to Blind SA’s vision and mission.
• Oversee the effective management of programmes, services, staff, and resources.
• Lead fundraising, donor relations, and partnership development initiatives.
• Ensure sound financial management, governance, compliance, and accountability.
• Represent Blind SA at national and international forums and advocate for the rights of persons with visual disabilities.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance organisational culture and promote innovation in accessible services and technology.
• Maintain strong working relations with the Executive Committee and ensure implementation of its resolutions.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Public Administration, Management, Social Development, or a related field.
• 5–8 years’ experience in a senior managerial or executive role.
• Proven leadership, financial management, and human resource management experience.
• Strong understanding of disability rights and the non-profit or public sector environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems.
• Valid driver’s licence (not applicable to visually impaired candidates) and willingness to travel.

 

Preferred Attributes

• Strong commitment to disability inclusion and social justice.
• Lived experience of disability is strongly encouraged.
• Knowledge of braille, accessible technology, or services for the blind community will be an advantage.

 

Salary and full job description: Available on request.

Closing date: 15 March 2026

Applications:
Forward a CV (MS Word, accessible format) with two contactable references to:
The President, Mr Christo de Klerk:

ceovacancy@blindsa.org.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from Blind SA by 30 April 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.