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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
Chief Executive Officer
PAST – The Palaeontological Scientific Trust
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, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 January 2026
Categories:
CEO, Governance, Fundraising
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.
Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date:
10 October 2025
Categories:
Leadership, Agriculture
Executive Director
Just Share
The ED will play a pivotal role in building capacity within the investment community, championing active ownership and strategic capital allocation to tackle the climate crisis, drive fair pay, equity, and leadership transformation.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 September 2025
Categories:
Governance, Fundraising, Advocacy
Research, Reflection & Evaluating Head
SmartStart
The Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating at SmartStart will establish and lead a new department focused on generating, sharing, and applying knowledge to improve early childhood development practices and outcomes.
Remote, South Africa
Closing Date:
3 November 2025
Categories:
Research, M&E, Knowledge Management, Leadership
Land Use and Nature Lead
Foundation for International Law for the Environment
The Land Use and Nature Lead will provide thought leadership on land use and nature strategies, supporting partners to advance sustainable food systems, regulate transition mineral extraction, and safeguard global ecosystems, with a strong focus on the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities.