24th October 2014 Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking, the multi-award winning NGO film school, is looking for a Chief Operations Officer (COO). The suitable candidate must have commitment to empowering young people and an understanding and appreciation of the need for ‘social justice filmmaking’. The successful candidate will be in a position to demonstrate management across a range of operational issues from overseeing the development of proposals; finance; marketing; statutory requirements; presentations; technical and HR. This position requires an individual who can interact with stakeholders from government to funders both international and local as well as represent Big Fish at functions, events, conferences etc. An understanding of training and / or filmmaking, networking and fundraising will prove helpful. We would expect the successful applicant to demonstrate ability and / or have an understanding of: • Management accounts • All statutory requirements • Board meetings • Adherence to BEE • T axation • Policies Big Fish School of Digital Filmmaking Directors . SE Mosegedi, G Bond AM Sheik, ML Chait Section 21 Company . Reg No. 2007 / 001737 / 08 Registered NPO: 074117 . Registered PBO with 18A status: 9930026287 T 011 482 5599 F 011 482 6699 E [email protected] 4th Floor, 25 Owl Street, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2006 Postnet Suite 222, Private Bag X9, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109 B-BBEE SED recognition: 100% . Black beneficiary base: 92% . CSO Beneficiary analysis: 100% . Sector: Education  • Handling HR issues • Ensuring contractual obligations with funders and clients maintained • Control the support functions and back office • Ensure facilities and equipment well maintained • Ensure archives maintained • Identify possible funders • Within two years would be able to take on CEO position Our chosen incumbent will be able to: • Show excellence in organisational management with the ability to coach staff and develop and implement program strategies • Demonstrate attention to detail • Work under extreme pressure • Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritize and communicate to staff key objectives and tactics necessary to achieve organisational goals • Fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures. • Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills • Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management. • Passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed The following qualifications are a pre-requisite for the position: • Post graduate qualification • Minimum 15 years’ experience with 5 years in a management position • A A position Please forward a brief CV to Dr Melanie Chait. If needed additional information and supporting documentation will be requested. [email protected] Page2of2
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