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Senior Energy Lawyer and Country Lead
Law for Energy Transitions Africa
The lawyer will play a leading role in supporting and growing LETA's work in South Africa and, where relevant, contributing to work within other countries in the southern African region.
South Africa (remote)
Closing Date:
5 October 2026
Categories:
Legal, Lawyer, Energy Law, Legal Advocacy
Grants & Operations Manager
Community Just Transition Fund
The Grants and Operations Manager will play a critical role in designing, strengthening, and managing the operational systems that support equitable and effective grant-making.
Johannesburg or Pretoria (remote)
Closing Date:
15 September 2026
Categories:
Grants, Operations, Compliance
Head of Programmes
MAMAS Alliance
The HoP plays a pivotal role within the KFM Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction and organisational health and culture of the whole organisation, not only the programmes function.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
17 August 2026
Categories:
Programme Management, Executive, Strategic Leadership
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
Chief Executive Officer
SAFLII
The CEO will have a genuine passion for the law and a strong commitment to SAFLII’s mission and will be an inspiring and motivating leader who works collaboratively and closely with their team.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
30 September 2026
Categories:
Executive, Strategic Leadership, Fundraising
Partnerships & Community Support Manager
Community Just Transition Fund
The Partnerships and Community Support Manager will provide strategic leadership in building and strengthening CJTF's partnerships, community support infrastructure, and ecosystem engagement efforts.
Johannesburg or Pretoria (remote)
Closing Date:
15 September 2026
Categories:
Partnerships, Capacity Strengthening, Advocacy
Director
A women-led non-profit that focuses on supporting women and children survivors of abuse
The organisation is seeking to appoint a director, a purpose-driven, strategic leader who will guide the organisation into its next phase of impact, sustainability, and growth.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
20 August 2026
Categories:
Director, Social Justice, GBV
Chief Executive Officer
North West Cricket
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to North West Cricket by implementing the strategic direction approved by the Board, ensuring sound corporate governance, financial sustainability, cricket excellence, and stakeholder confidence.
Potchefstroom, North West
Closing Date:
17 August 2026
Categories:
CEO, Strategic Leadership, Partnerships, Sport
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.