Regional Director (expat, Mill)
Democratic Republic Of The Congo
1 day ago

On the hunt for a Operations director within the "Africa" expat space, for the DRC.

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Commercial Director
Cape Town
1 day ago

Salary: Market related

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Commercial director to lead the strategic growth

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Key Account Director - Durban
Durban
1 day ago

Salary: Market related

Calling all Senior Account directors with experience in Print and Digital

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Senior Counsel (Director), Legal
Kenya
2 days ago

Senior Counsel (director), Legal

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Account Director
Centurion
3 days ago

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Director Risk Management
Nigeria
4 days ago

director Risk Management

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Assistant Director: Strategic Partnerships (12 Months Contract)
Pretoria
4 days ago

JOB PURPOSE:To promote South Africa and Africa’s participation in the European Union Funding Programmes and networks, which will leverage international resources to strengthen science, technology and innovation capacities and maintain strategic partnerships.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in International Relations, Public Administration, Scientific related field...

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Senior Director, Consulting
Johannesburg
4 days ago

Join Our Team as a Senior director, ConsultingAre you a seasoned consulting leader with a passion for driving impactful change across industries? We are seeking an experienced Senior director, Consulting to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact advisory and implementation projects for clients across Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus...

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Director – Consulting
Johannesburg
4 days ago

director – Consulting Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaJob Type: Full-Time | Hybrid (2–3 days in-office per week)Travel: Required across Sub-Saharan AfricaAbout the RoleAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision making? A seasoned consultant with deep financial services expertise? This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team as a director &nd...

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Financial Director
Capetown
4 days ago

Are you an accomplished Financial director with a proven track record in the manufacturing sector? We’re looking for a strategic leader to drive financial excellence and shape the future of our business. With your BCom degree and 5-7 years of financial leadership experience, you’ll bring a wealth of knowledge to oversee financial strategy, reporting, and operational efficiency.In this ...

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Ultimate Guide to Director jobs in South Africa

 

If you’re looking for a new position as director, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to director jobs in South Africa.

What does a director job in South Africa entail?

Director, in terms of section 1 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, means a member of the board of a company or an alternate director of a business, and includes any individual holding such a position, regardless of the title used. Among other things, a director is in charge of the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and new ventures.

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What career opportunities are there for directors in South Africa?

You can serve as a Director in one of two ways: either as an Executive Director, in which case you work for the company and have significant operational responsibilities, or as a Non-Executive Director, in which case you do not work for the company but serve on the Board of Directors, reviewing the company’s performance and voting on significant shareholder issues.

How to get a director job in South Africa?

A directorship in a firm used to be seen as a perch for the ultra-wealthy and renowned. Membership on boards, however, has become a highly ormalized, regulated process in the wake of successive financial crises and the legislation that followed.

In December 2012, the Institute of Directors in Southern Africa (IoDSA) was recognised as a professional body by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). So, the Chartered Director South Africa title has been added to the National Qualifications Framework.

The role of chartered director is not a qualification, but rather a designation given to those who complete the designation process. This process was started by the IoDSA to improve the quality and integrity of the directorship role in the country’s business and financial sector. There are four different steps. Once an applicant has successfully matched their experiences and qualifications to the competency framework, they will take an exam and a peer interview.  During the peer review if there is any problems with their first application it can be fixed and the process completed.

How to become a director

Directors must have expertise in areas such as corporate governance, corporate and other applicable legislation, financial and other reporting, and the industry itself. A director is supposed to use his/her knowledge and experience to the company's benefit. In practise, directors must be competent, have the knowledge and expertise to fill a board vacancy, be a person of integrity, and have the abilities and capacity to perform their fiduciary duties.

Often headhunters or executive search companies are requested to fill vacancies at these levels. Executive Placements is also the only job portal in South Africa that was specifically designed for Executive Level Positions.

Pros and cons of being a director

Joining a board of directors is an excellent way to gain exposure to new industries and gain valuable experience. Director positions also usually pay excellently.

Negatives include the necessity to clarify your liability as a director and the time it may require from you to fulfill your obligations.  It can also affect your ability to do business with the company.

Frequently asked questions

Is director a good career?

Yes. The position of director often brings with it a certain amount of prestige and visibility amongst one's contemporaries.

Are directors in demand?

 A directorship role is at the top of the pyramid. Often various roles become available but it is critical that a company does not make a hiring mistake when employing people at this level so the match has to be as close to perfect as possible.

How much does a director earn?

As perthe PwC study the fees paid to JSE and AltX non-executive directors the average salary was R1.89 million for chairpersons and R1.28 million for deputy chairpersons. The average was R1.06 million for a lead indpendant directors and R1.04 million for a non-executive directors. At a supercap the average for a chairperson is R12m and the average for a NED is 3.64m