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TO ALL SANGONeT USERS DOPSTOP is a Stellenbosch-based NGO. Our goal is to create sustainable and healthy rural communities with a commitment to addressing the legacy of the dop system, alcohol abuse and foetal alcohol syndrome among farm workers and their families. DOPSTOP is seeking to fill the following position: Director This position is responsible for providing DOPSTOP with the necessary leadership to achieve its objectives. As such, it requires experience in and knowledge of: * The agricultural sector and rural / community development * Proven project and organisational / staff management * Strong strategic planning * Fundraising and Financial Management * Advocacy and lobbying * Policy and legislative engagement * Rights based / social justice approaches Primary competencies * Provide strategic leadership and direction to the organisation * Raise funds through identifying funders, writing funding proposals and liaising with funders * Profile the work of DOPSTOP and actively participate in strategic partnerships and networks * Provide leadership that contributes to the development of the organisation and the staff Requirements: * An appropriate tertiary qualification * At least 3 years¹ management and leadership experience * Demonstrable organisational skills and ability to provide leadership to a team * Familiarity with the funding environment * Strong communication skills (written and verbal) * English and Xhosa/ Afrikaans language proficiency * Computer literacy * Valid driver¹s license Remuneration dependant on experience. DOPSTOP gives preference to Black Women candidates. Relocation costs cannot be covered by the organisation. Suitable candidates should send a letter of application, CV and 3 contactable references to: DOPSTOP Board, c/o Shulene Hendrikse at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (021) 883 8780. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Closing Date: 14 November 2008 Bookmark this article:          |
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