Head of Ecosystem Enablement at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Objectives of Role

ECOSYSTEM ENABLEMENT:

• Lead the development and execution of a strategy to strengthen South Africa's entrepreneurship ecosystem in line with AGGP_SA's vision and goals..
• Facilitate impactful collaborations, knowledge-sharing, and innovative joint initiatives to enhance the entrepreneurial environment.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within the ecosystem and design targeted interventions to address systemic challenges.
• Promote scalable and sustainable models that enable entrepreneurs to grow their ventures and contribute meaningfully to economic development

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHPS:

• Design and execute AGGP_SA’s strategic partnership engagement model.
• Build and maintain relationships with key players in government, development finance, international agencies, and entrepreneurial support organizations.
• Convene platforms for strategic collaboration, fostering joint efforts to support ecosystem enablement.
• Identify and vet potential partners to ensure alignment with AGGP_SA’s goals and values, fostering impactful and sustainable collaborations.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships, ensuring they deliver measurable value and contribute to the entrepreneurship ecosystem's growth.

ADVOCACY:

• Develop and lead AGGP_SA’s advocacy strategy to influence entrepreneurship policies and practices.
• Represent AGGP_SA as a thought leader at high-profile platforms to drive entrepreneurship discourse.
• Advocate for accessible support services, entrepreneurial education, and national policies promoting entrepreneurship
• Build coalitions with key stakeholders to drive collective advocacy efforts and amplify AGGP_SA’s impact on entrepreneurship development.
• Lead campaigns to raise public awareness about the importance of entrepreneurship in economic growth, poverty reduction, and social transformation. 

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGETING:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the annual operational budget and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
• Maintain financial discipline by closely tracking expenses, ensuring accountability across all departments, and identifying areas for cost optimization.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports to senior management, offering insights into performance, variances, and areas requiring attention.
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal policies, while identifying and mitigating financial risks to safeguard the organization’s financial health. 

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Foster a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team
• Proven expertise in strategic partnerships, advocacy, and ecosystem enablement

Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (NQF level 9) in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, including senior management roles.
• Proven expertise in strategic partnerships, advocacy, and ecosystem enablemet.