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People and Culture Director
Greenpeace Africa
The People and Culture Director will be responsible for conceptualising, initiating, planning, directing, implementing and managing the staff and organisational development strategies of GPAF.
South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, DR Congo or Kenya
Closing Date:
9 March 2026
Categories:
Executive, Human Resources, Governance, Leadership

Executive Director for Operations
AfrikaBurn
The EDO will be responsible for the functional operations of AfrikaBurn, the collective development and execution of strategy, and productive engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
20 February 2026
Categories:
Director, Operations, Governance, Finance

Chief Executive Officer
The Palaeontological Scientific Trust – PAST
The CEO will take full responsibility for the successful and sustainable functioning of PAST, driving the vision and the mission of the organization at a strategic level.
Johannesburg
Closing Date:
15 March 2026
Categories:
CEO, Grant-Making, Governance, Fundraising

Head of Sense Making, Data and Insights
SmartStart
The Head of Sense Making, Data and Insights will be responsible for heading the SDI department collaboratively with other departments for synergies across the Hub, the SmartStart network, and the entire ECD ecosystem.
Johannesburg, South Africa (hybrid)
Closing Date:
19 January 2026
Categories:
Data Management, MERL, Management

Executive Director
The Siyazisiza Trust
The ED of Siyazisiza Trust will serve as the organization’s visionary leader, responsible for driving strategic growth, strengthening financial sustainability, and expanding impact across rural communities.




