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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
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
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
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
Head of Strategy, Partnerships, Communications & Advocacy
Funda Wande
The Head of Strategy, Partnerships, Communications and Advocacy’s key responsibilities will be leading the development and implementation of Funda Wande’s strategy, partnerships, communications and advocacy initiatives.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
17 April 2026
Categories:
Executive, Strategy, Partnerships, Advocacy, Communications
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
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
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
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.