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  • Posted: Mar 1, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Afena Capital understands that knowledge is emPOWERment. With South Africa’s tumultuous history, there was an imbalance of knowledge distribution which, to this day, is still a stumbling block for the current generation. Afena acknowledges that while financial literacy can be daunting and complex, mindsets can be changed through education.

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    Non Executive Director/ Chairman

    Job description

    The role

    Afena Capital seeks to appoint a Non-Executive Chairman (“NEC”).

    Primary functions of the role

    • The NEC should provide leadership, independent advice and counsel to the Board of Directors while simultaneously ensuring that good corporate governance is adhered to.
    • He/she should provide input into the composition of the Board and have oversight of its sub-committees.
    • The NEC should guide the Board in the formulation and implementation of its strategic plans and policies.
    • To ensure productive engagements, the NEC will play an active role in formulating the annual work plan, setting the agenda for and presiding over Board meetings. Formal Board meetings take place on a quarterly basis and ad hoc, when required.

    Role competencies

    Ideally the NEC should have the following competencies:  

    • Knowledge of a chairman / director’s duties which would include a sound understanding of the role, corporate governance, legal, ethical, compliance, fiduciary and financial responsibilities;
    • The ability to review the firm’s strategic plans through constructive engagement while contributing to effective decision-making at board level;
    • The ability to interpret the firm’s financial reports and related material while understanding the company’s overall financial reporting requirements;
    • Have experience in people management, organisational resourcing, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement;
    • Knowledge and experience gained in the financial services industry preferable

    Background
    Afena Capital is an investment management firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, that was established in November 2005. Afena’s long term vision is to build a trusted, professionally managed and world-class investment management firm. The firm offers professional management of investment portfolios and aims to produce excellent long term investment returns while providing exemplary service to its clients. At Afena Capital, management and staff own 100% of the firm.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Afena Capital Proprietary Limited on www.linkedin.com to apply

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