The Regenesys Foundation is a registered non-profit company with Section 18(A) status whose objective is to promote and increase access to quality business education and knowledge throughout the world.
About the Regenesys Foundation:
The Regenesys Foundation is a registered non-profit company with Section 18(A) status whose objective is to promote and increase access to quality business education and knowledge throughout the world.
The Foundation was established in June 2013 on the premise that access to tertiary education remains a challenge for the majority of individuals in South Africa, Africa and across the globe. For most, a tertiary education remains a distant dream.
The Foundation was formed based on the philosophy that access to quality education should be a fundamental human right, and that education provides a powerful tool to address the socio-economic problems faced globally today, including poverty, unemployment and crime. An increase in quality tertiary education will contribute towards job creation, economic development and ultimately, the development of a sustainable, compassionate, equitable and environmentally sustainable world
In 2021, Regenesys Foundation launched EdForAll (Education for All), a groundbreaking online learning initiative whose aim is to give financially disadvantaged but deserving students across the world access to quality higher education for a nominal monthly commitment fee of as little as R500* (₹12,900, ₦15,000 or US$35) per month, interest-free, for the duration of their study programme.This revolutionary initiative will enable anyone anywhere in the world the opportunity to obtain accredited, internationally recognised qualifications – all without the added financial burden towards obtaining the qualification.
The Foundation is also a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). An independent board of highly reputable South African and international Trustees governs the Foundation which has its head office situated in Sandton, Johannesburg. It is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards and ensures the highest standards of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting to its donors.
Job Summary:
The Head of EdForAll, in consultation with Foundation Trustees, is responsible for the overall success of the Foundation. Together with the Board of Trustees, the Head of EdForAll is responsible for developing, implementing the Foundation’s strategy, fundraising and policy imperatives. The Head of EdForAll must ensure the relevance of the Foundation for multiple stakeholders, including donors, government, students and civil society.
The Head of EdForAll assumes overall responsibility for fund raising activities, in order to ensure the Foundation’s sustainability, as a non-profit organization.
The Head of EdForAll is required to interface closely with all key stakeholders, including Trustees, Regulators, Alumni, funders and potential funders, inter alia
The role also requires promotion of the Foundation and its offerings, as well as policy and strategy formulation and implementation, and budgetary and financial oversight.
Job Requirements:
1. Fund raising
The successful incumbent will be responsible for the fund raising function in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Foundation. Fund raising efforts must be aimed at both local and international donors. The Head of EdForAll will be required to develop, implement and monitor a viable fund raising plan. They must actively identify, cultivate and solicit donor prospects, both locally and internationally.
The Head of EdForAll must ensure the availability of materials and customized funding proposals, to support solicitation.
2. Legal and Compliance
The Head of EdForAll must ensure the filing of all legal and regulatory reports and must monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
3. Mission, Vision, Strategy, Policy and Planning
The Head of EdForAll, together with Foundation Board of Trustees must
- Ensure that the Foundation is on course.
- To set short, medium and long term goals for the Foundation, and must
- Monitor progress against each.
- Identify problems and opportunities and address these.
- Inform the Board about relevant trends and developments in the fund raising, non-profit and education space, to facilitate shifts in policy, should this be indicated.
4. Management and Administration
The Head of EdForAll is required to:
- Provide general oversight of all Foundation activities and operations and ensures a smoothly functioning, efficient and effective organization.
- Oversee program and project quality as well as organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and processes as well as regular evaluation.
- Ensure that quality staff is recruited retained and developed and will also assume responsibility for motivating and evaluating Foundation staff performance.
- Be accountable for effective and stringent monitoring, evaluating and reporting processes and controls.
5. Financial Oversight
The Head of EdForAll is required to
- Manage the Foundation and its programs and projects in a cost-effective manner whilst also ensuring an acceptable level of quality and compliance.
- Oversee all fiscal imperatives of the Foundation, including budgeting, reporting, audits and work with the Board of Trustees to ensure financing to support short, medium and long term goals.
6. Governance
Head of EdForAll is required to:
- Assist the Board of Trustees to articulate its own role and accountabilities and that of portfolio committees and individual Board members.
- Assist the Foundation’s Chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance function and facilitates the optimum performance of the Board, its portfolio committees and individual board members.
- Assist to keep the Board focused on long range, strategic issues.
- Manage the Foundation Board’s due diligence processes to assure timely attention to core issues.
- Ensure the best thinking and decision-making and assist each Board member to give his/her best.
- Work closely with Trustees in terms of Trustee recruitment, to ensure appropriate Board diversity and skills required.
7. Financial Oversight
The Head of EdForAll is required to
- Manage the Foundation and its programs and projects in a cost-effective manner whilst also ensuring an acceptable level of quality and compliance.
- Oversee all fiscal imperatives of the Foundation, including budgeting, reporting, audits and work with the Board of Trustees to ensure financing to support short, medium and long term goals.
8. Relationship Management
The Head of EdForAll is required to establish and maintain relationships with a broad range of local and international stakeholders, including Trustees, RBS leadership, donors, beneficiaries regulators, civil society, inter alia.
Key Qualities:
- Meet deadlines and manage significant pressures and stress to ensure that all Foundation imperatives are delivered.
- Manage detailed and complex concepts and problems, balance multiple tasks and make rapid decisions.
- Implement strategies and programs and must establish strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the Foundation and demonstrate a commitment to continued growth and development.
Additional Requirements
- A demonstrable track record in respect of sales/fund raising, both locally and internationally.
- At least ten years experience in respect of leading an NGO
- A tertiary university degree is required and a Masters Degree is preferred.
- Show a track record of the highest moral and ethical standards
- Show an authentic alignment to the Regenesys Foundation objects and philosophies
- Show a sincere commitment to education
Salary
Market-related and commensurate with qualifications and experience
