Non-Executive Director (x3)

The Homestead Project for Street Children

Non-Executive Directors at The Homestead Project for Street Children

Deadline:

03 September 2025

Region:

Cape Town

Salary:

Volunteer

Type of employment:

Part time

Job Description

The Homestead Projects for Street Children is seeking to appoint three new members on our Board of Governance for a 2 year-term of office.

Role Description: The successful incumbents must provide independent oversight on the integrity of the annual financial statements and the effectiveness of the Organisation's overall strategy. The incumbents will be responsible for bringing board and governance skills and relevant experience to the Organisation.
Membership: The Homestead is registered in South Africa as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 003-217) and as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 130001038) and all Homestead projects are legally registered and compliant with the Department of Social Development Western Cape regulations and aligned to the South African Childrens Act 38 of 2005.
Board membership is voluntary and as such, members do not receive compensation for their services. The Board may in their sole discretion admit members who actively support The Homestead, whether by making regular financial contributions or otherwise.
Our Governing Board is made up of 4 7 members (this includes a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary). There is the potential to co-opt if additional suitable persons with necessary skills are found. There needs to be continuity between terms of office and the retention of institutional memory.

Roles and Responsibilities

Expectations

Attend quarterly Board meetings

The Board shall meet at least five times a year, including the Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of The Homestead shall be held no later than the end of September in each year.
Board meeting may be conducted face-to-face or electronically which allow Board members to be present and participate through electronic means.
We aim to have a minimum of three in-person meetings a year.

The Homesteads financial year is from 1 April to 31 March. The Board shall approve the annual budget before the start of every financial year.
A Finance Sub-Committee comprised of three Board members appointed for this purpose shall approve staff salaries and benefits for the forthcoming year for inclusion in the annual budget.

Qualifications And Requirements

Expertise required on our Governing Board

In addition to a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Treasurer, we require additional Board members with strong strategic, finance, fundraising, HR and business skills and experience to assist us in the following areas:

local and global fundraising,
Compliance with the Department of Social Development
Compliance with the South African Childrens Act,
Business Strategy Operations and Project Management,
Monitoring and Evaluation,
Financial accounting and management.

We are looking for individuals who wish to serve their community by giving of their leadership expertise, skills and time to support the professional team on the ground.
Individuals who are passionate about our vision and mission and are committed to the care of neglected and abused children and youth.

In addition we need motivated, enthusiastic, action orientated persons who can assist with:

Public relations and marketing
Legal issues Corporate governance, knowledge and experience in negotiating with a Union Ability to analyse and interpret financial data
Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures

How to apply

Please send CV and letter of motivation to Abigail Newman, " base="">abigail@thehomestead.org.za by Wednesday, 3rd September.

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