Tree of Life are looking for a part-time Operations Team Leader to oversee the administrative team, and liaise between Core Team and the staff teams.

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Purpose of the role within the organisation:

This position oversees the operations of the organisation, including Basila, Cru62 and the finance team. The role is to bridge the on-the-ground running with strategic plans, keeping us on track with budgets and finding ways to develop systems to work most efficiently.

 

Specific duties and responsibilities

• Manage finance team and bookkeeping (Xero)

• Budgets and planning

• Liaison with HR officer

• Donor management and fundraising

• Staff training and development

• Events management

• Communications

 

Job Requirements and experience

• 5 years plus experience in administrative and financial management (specifically bookkeeping software, Xero preferable)

• Computer proficient – bookkeeping software, donor management platforms, excel etc

• Both English and Afrikaans preferable

• Matric or higher

• Bookkeeping/accounting experience

• Donor management and fundraising experience

• Project management and events – co-ordination and budgeting

• Operational admin

• Experience of team management

 

Knowledge and Skills

• Good written and spoken communications – for donors, social media, newsletters etc

• Strong team player – leading team and upskilling where necessary

• Innovation – develop more efficient operational systems

• Has led a team before

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Contact Clare@treeoflife.org.za if you are interested.