General Manager for the Financial Services Consumer Education Foundation at FSCA South Africa

Key Performance Areas:

• With input from the Board of Trustees of the Foundation (the Board) and the Consumer Education Department of the FSCA (CED), develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan aligned with the Foundation’s mandate and the FSCA’s consumer education objectives, monitor and report on implementation progress.
• Design and implement a structured donor acquisition, growth, and retention strategy to diversify revenue streams and ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Foundation.
• Position funded programmes to align with Financial Sector Code (FSC) B-BBEE Consumer Education (Guidance Note 500) and Socio-Economic Development requirements, enhancing the value proposition for financial institution and corporate donors and partners.
• Work with the CED to develop customised, impact-driven funding proposals, aligned with corporate strategic priorities, regulatory and FSC GN 500and/or the FSRA conduct standard and other compliance requirements, sector development objectives, and funding capacity.
• Report directly to the Board through the Chairperson of the Foundation, providing strategic updates on organisational performance, compliance, financial sustainability, and programme impact.
• Oversee organisational risk management processes, including the maintenance and monitoring of the enterprise risk register.
• Develop and manage the Foundation’s annual income and expenditure budgets to ensure financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board, donors, regulators, financial institutions, implementation partners, and FSCA staff supporting the Foundation.
• Manage and mentor the Administrative Coordinator, the GM’s direct report.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/post-graduate qualification in finance, business management, marketing, social development, i.e. a suitable field.
• Five to ten years’ experience in a senior management/leadership position in stakeholder management, fundraising, and/or marketing, and in report and proposal writing.

Closing Date: 26 March 2026.