VACANCIES
See all our current available job listings
Browse our current vacancies below to find your next career opportunity in the nonprofit sector.
To apply, email your CV, a motivation letter, and a completed biosummary form to the response handler’s address on the job advert.
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Consumer Body Representative - Board Member
Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO)
The Consumer Body Representative serves as a Non-Executive Board Member of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO), providing strategic oversight and governance while representing consumer interests.
South Africa
Closing Date:
10 July 2026
Categories:
Board Member, Consumer Rights
Status:
Open
Global Solar Connect Manager
Global Solar Council
The GSX Manager will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive capacity building program for national and regional associations with the aim of building a stronger advocacy network for solar + storage in every corner of the world.
Remote
Closing Date:
24 July 2026
Categories:
Energy Transition, Advocacy, Executive, Communications
Status:
Open
Head of Finance
INSPIRE
The Head of Finance will lead INSPIRE’s financial strategy, governance, and operations, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and oversight across the organisation and its donor-funded projects.
South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
29 June 2026
Categories:
Finance, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Open
Policy Analyst
A nonprofit focused on youth mental wellbeing
The Policy Analyst / Researcher will provide the intellectual and analytical backbone for the organisation's advocacy, communications and stakeholder engagement work.
Remote, Johannesburg preferred
Closing Date:
19 June 2026
Categories:
Policy, Advocacy, Youth
Status:
Closed
Logistics and Administration Officer
Slum Dwellers International
The Logistics and Administration Officer will provide comprehensive operational support to the Secretariat and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth coordination of travel logistics, administrative tasks, procurement processes, and office maintenance.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
17 June 2026
Categories:
Administration, Logistics, Executive Support
Status:
Interviewing
Researcher / Legal Researcher
Equal Education Law Centre (EELC)
The Researcher will be responsible for conducting quantitative, qualitative, and desktop research on a range of topics related to ECD and basic education, including research to inform submissions on law and policy reform, and research to inform and support litigation and advocacy.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 June 2026
Categories:
Research, Legal, Social Justice
Status:
Closed
Strategic Lead
The Green Connection
The Green Connection is seeking a visionary and results-driven Strategic Lead to help shape the future of the organisation, drive sustainable growth, and enhance their impact.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
8 June 2026
Categories:
Strategic Planning, Partnerships, Executive
Status:
Closed
Head of Sense Making, Data and Insights
SmartStart
The Head of Sense Making, Data and Insights will lead the monitoring, data, and insights function, by building the frameworks, systems, culture, and external partnerships needed to translate complex information into meaningful action, driving a culture of learning, and ensuring SmartStart's data systems are fit for societal scale.
Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date:
25 May 2026
Categories:
Data Management, Data Systems, Governance, Executive
Status:
Closed
Director Clinical Services
Higher Health
The Director Clinical Services will provide strategic direction, leadership, and operational management focusing on leading clinical risk strategy, virtual care, managed care, financial sustainability and enhancing governance for Higher Health.
Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date:
3 July 2026
Categories:
Health, Director, Policy, Executive, Governance
Status:
Open
Managing Director
Grounded Media
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.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
10 July 2026
Categories:
Director, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Executive
Status:
Open
School Engagement Officer
Columba Leadership
The successful candidate will be responsible for the school-based engagements, be able to work as a thinking partner to the school stakeholders and play a key role in monitoring progress, evaluating results and reporting on the projects.
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Closing Date:
26 June 2026
Categories:
Education, Stakeholder Engagement
Status:
Open
Economist / Researcher
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies
The Economist/Researcher at Just Transition Labour Centre will undertake economic research and analysis that will inform policy development, industrial strategy and the just transition to a low-carbon economy.
Gauteng, Pretoria preferred
Closing Date:
17 June 2026
Categories:
Economist, Research, Policy, Just Transition
Status:
Closed
Chief Financial Officer
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, effective functioning of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF). As a custodian of the organisation’s financial health, governance systems, and operational infrastructure, the CFO assists in ensuring that the MRF remains sustainable, compliant, strategically resourced, and able to deliver on its mission.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
30 June 2026
Categories:
CFO, Executive, Finance
Status:
Open
Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) Officer
Gender Dynamix
The role ensures full compliance with European Union grant regulations, signed grant contracts and internal organisational policies, while strengthening the financial accountability and capacity of partner organisations through a supportive, accompaniment-based approach.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
3 July 2026
Categories:
Finance, Donor Compliance
Status:
Open
Advocacy Lead
My Vote Counts
The Advocacy Lead is a senior role at the heart of MVC's campaign work. It carries significant strategic responsibility for how we further our campaigns, how we show up in public debate, and how our voice contributes to building and organising civil society.
