Western Province Professional Cricket
Description
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Western Province Cricket Association (“WPCA”) is the provincial governing body for the administration of all aspects of cricket in the Cape Metropole, based at Newlands Cricket Ground.
WPCA is a voluntary association with NPO and PBO status. By virtue of its affiliation to Cricket South Africa NPC, WPCA subscribes to the principles of King IV, inter-alia, that the Board of Directors (Board) should comprise the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, experience, diversity and independence for it to discharge its governance duties and responsibilities objectively and effectively.
WPCA is inviting applications for positions as Independent Non-Executive Directors on its Board. The successful candidates will be responsible for bringing the necessary skills and experience to successfully steer the Association into the future in line with the various statutory governing standards applicable to the Association.
Diversity will be a strong consideration when making appointments. The candidate must possess or display the criteria set out below. Although not exhaustive, these criteria would serve as a guideline in assessing prospective candidates.
The following skills, experience and knowledge are essential requirements:
a) Experience as a professional independent Board director;
b) Specific knowledge and experience in Legal, Governance and Audit & Risk (currently key requirements however, the below listed competencies will be equally considered)
c) Knowledge and experience in Enterprise Risk Management;
d) Knowledge and experience in Human Resource, Transformation, Social & Ethics;
e) Knowledge and experience in the Commercial and Marketing fields;
f) Knowledge and experience in Public Relations and Media Management;
g) Strategic thinking and execution;
h) Hold leadership position(s) in his/her profession/business;
i) Have a recognised and stable record of successful accomplishments in the professional environment in which the individual is operating / has operated in;
j) Have an appreciation and/or an understanding of the business of WPCA and its associated entities; including its core cricket, social and transformation goals; and
k) Willingness to commit time and energy and attend at least 4-5 board meetings per annum and
4-5 Board Sub-Committee meetings per annum.The following competencies and attributes will also be considered:
a) Disciplined and value driven;
b) Strong leadership, people and diversity management skills;
c) Conflict management and resolution skills;
d) Strong decision-making ability;
e) Good attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
f) Reliable, high level of integrity and respects confidentiality; and
g) Results focused.
Qualifying candidates can apply to the Recruitment Officer on [email protected], with a comprehensive CV; cover letter; copy of ID; and at least two contactable references.
The closing date for all applications is 29 May 2026 at 17h00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response to your application within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
All applications will be treated with strict confidence, and all shortlisted candidates will undergo interview and vetting processes.