“Always needed – Always there” is the service commitment of the South African Red Cross Society, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian and healthcare movement.  Organisation development and a new strategic focus have created this challenging three-year renewable contract to lead, direct and implement the Red Cross programme in Gauteng and adjacent provinces, ensuring that volunteer training, resource mobilisation and skilled support staff are effectively co-ordinated in local communities.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Leadership, strategic planning and direction and co-ordination of all Red Cross humanitarian and healthcare projects in Gauteng and adjacent provinces
• Development of pro-active, multi-skilled district and local branches in all communities
• Mobilisation of provincial resources and support for Red Cross projects 
• Co-operation and linkages with government and business 
• Training and development of skilled volunteer groups and committed support staff
• Effective financial planning, administration and controls.
• The ideal candidate for this senior position will be:
• A widely experienced, hands-on manager, with proven skills in project planning, management and people development, especially in community-based organisations
• Computer literate - MS Office 
• Skilled in negotiation
• Ability to work with matrix structures
• Pro-active, energetic and positive
• Competent in financial planning, monitoring and control
• Well networked in the province, with established contacts in the business and government sectors, as well as civil society
• A deep commitment to the humanitarian principles of the Red Cross Movement
• Able to interact and lead effectively across diverse cultural and language communities.

Candidates should preferably possess a relevant post-matric qualification, with at least 5 years effective experience at senior management level in a service-driven environment. Competent candidates from historically disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.

An attractive, performance based remuneration package will be offered to the selected candidate. Anchor International Management Services is assisting the SA Red Cross Society in the recruitment and selection for this senior position. 

Please send a concise CV (no certificates) with three contactable referees, to Bill Sewell:

Phone 27 21-683 3258,

Fax 27 21-683 3396 

Email to: bill@anchor-international.com
Closing Date for Applications:  15 May 2006