Lead the Future of Agricultural Impact in South Africa

OneFarm Impact is transforming how Corporate Social Investment (CSI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Enterprise Development (ED) funding flows into the agricultural sector—making it efficient, transparent, and auditable.

Established in 2022 and powered by Standard Bank, OneFarm Impact is dedicated to strengthening South Africa’s critical small enterprise agricultural sector while also supporting efficiency and sustainability in commercial agri-businesses. They provide small farmers with market access and financial donors with a credible, traceable platform to support initiatives that matter.

Powered by Standard Bank, OneFarm Impact was developed to support OneFarm Share, a platform designed to take a sector-wide view of agriculture and works to create a more inclusive and efficient agri-food chain by addressing key challenges related to reduction of food waste, socio-economic development and alleviating hunger. These two platforms complement each other in order to build a cohesive eco-system that uplifts and upskills farmers, and empowers donors.

The Opportunity

OneFarm Impact is seeking a visionary Executive Director with deep roots within the agricultural sector to lead its next chapter. Overseeing finance, fundraising, marketing, and programme delivery, you will be a results-driven leader who can drive strategy and deepen stakeholder relations, possessing the gravitas to effortlessly connect with people on multiple levels, you will context-shift from boardrooms to field visits, you’ll navigate the worlds of corporates and farmers with ease, fostering mutual understanding and trust. You’ll also manage service provider relationships to ensure OneFarm Share achieves its goals.

If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and you’re passionate about food security, agriculture and the future of farming in South Africa, we want to hear from you.

The ideal leader will possess the following skillsets: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field),

- An excellent, business-savvy leader with a minimum of 8-10 years’ senior management experience, with at least 5 years at director level,

- Exceptional understanding of the South African non-profit, agricultural and food sectors. Someone who can speak the language of these sectors,

- Strong financial acumen with proven track record in financial management, fundraising and stakeholder engagement,

- Experienced in managing third-party service providers and complex programmes,

- Deep understanding of South African NPC regulatory best practice and sector dynamics, 

- Exceptional communicator with the ability to build relationships across barriers,

- Strategic mind that can solve problems and make decisions effortlessly,

- Tech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn new platforms with ease,

- Commitment to high ethical standards, social impact and food security

Closing Date for Applications:   Midnight, 7th December 2025

First Interview Date:  TBC 

How to apply: 

Please email us at  recruitment@charitycareersafrica.com to request a full job description and person specification. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.