Hoedspruit: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Public Health Impact Organisation

About the Role

Lead a high-impact, mission-driven organisation at the forefront of strengthening South Africa’s public healthcare system as our Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role offers a rare opportunity for an experienced CEO to drive systems-level change, build strategic partnerships, and deliver measurable health outcomes in a dynamic, field-based environment in Limpopo.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and continuously refine the organisational strategy
• Identify opportunities for innovation and expansion within public health systems
• Align programmes with national health priorities and measurable outcomes
• Partner closely with the Board on governance, strategy, and compliance
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical frameworks
• Provide high-quality reporting and strategic insight
• Oversee programme design, delivery, and integration across pillars
• Embed strong Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) frameworks
• Lead fundraising strategy across donors, grants, and partnerships
• Strengthen financial planning, budgeting, and reporting disciplines
• Build high-value partnerships with government, academic and research institutions, NGOs, and international funders

Requirements

• Proven CEO / Executive-level leadership in non-profit / NGO healthcare or public health systems
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor engagement
• Strategic partnerships (government & institutional)
• Organisational leadership and scaling impact
• Experience working with Boards and senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not specified.