The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) is looking for a General Manager.

• Preferably a quadriplegic or paraplegic.
• The successful candidate must be able to serve the Association as soon as possible.
• The location of the position and remuneration can be under discussion. A performance contract will be in place.
• You will have a team to support you and the QASA Executive to provide strategic direction.
• QASA is sustainable with good governance and compliance protocols and the organisation presents an unqualified audit.

Location: QASA Headquarters is in Kloof, Durban but remote work is possible.

• The General Manager, reporting to the QASA Chairperson, is responsible for overseeing financial sustainability, strategic execution, operations, governance, and advocacy efforts.
• This includes financial planning, fundraising, and resource mobilization to achieve QASA’s mission.
• The role requires strong leadership in managing staff, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks, and maintaining good governance.
• The GM will drive marketing, PR, stakeholder engagement, and lobbying efforts to enhance QASA’s influence and visibility.
• Additionally, the role entails overseeing campaigns, partnerships, and asset management while ensuring the organization operates efficiently within its strategic framework.

• The preferred candidate would be somebody who is self-motivated, invested in the disability sector, independent and mobile as well as being creative, strategic and with operational expertise. 
• Project management and the ability to engage and network with fundraisers is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of managing an NPO would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English is a requirement.
• A South African citizen is a requirement. 
• The approved candidate will have to go through a credit check and police clearance as part of QASA governance.
• Periodic travel may be required.