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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.
Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date:
25 May 2026
Categories:
Data Management, Data Systems, Governance, Executive
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
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 of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships
Bertha Spaces
Bertha Spaces is seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships to help lead the next phase of growth and sustainability across our network of social justice spaces.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
29 March 2026
Categories:
Director, Fundraising, Partnerships
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.