Managing Director
Grounded Media
About the Job
The Managing Director will lead Grounded Media’s strategic direction, business growth, and operational performance, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver high-impact communications that drive meaningful social change. Working across client relationships, business development, team leadership, and organisational management, the role requires a commercially minded and values-driven leader who can balance creative excellence with financial sustainability while strengthening Grounded Media’s position as a leader in social impact communications. The Managing Director will report to the Board.
Please note: this is a 5-year contract, with the possibility of renewal
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead and evolve the company’s long-term strategic vision
Identify new business opportunities and partnerships
Position Grounded Media as a leader in social impact communications
Drive innovation across campaigns, content, and digital engagement
Business Development & Client Relations
Build and maintain high-level relationships with government, NGO, donor, and corporate stakeholders
Lead proposal development, pitching, and contract negotiations
Grow revenue streams while maintaining the company’s social impact ethos
Represent the organisation publicly at industry and stakeholder engagements
Operational Management
Oversee business operations, budgeting, and organisational performance
Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on budget, and at a high creative standard
Strengthen systems, governance, and internal processes
Drive sustainability and profitability
Team & Culture Leadership
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace culture
Support staff development, mentorship, and succession planning
Champion diversity, ethical leadership, and organisational wellbeing
Requirements
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 8-10 years’ senior leadership experience
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments
Strong understanding of South Africa’s social, political, and development landscape
Demonstrated success in business development and client management
Experience managing budgets, operations, and organisational strategy
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree
Advantageous
Knowledge of behavioural change communication and public education campaigns
Established professional networks within the communications and development sectors
Postgraduate qualification or executive leadership training
Please send your resume/CV
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