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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:
Director , Governance, Fundraising, Advocacy
Head of Fiscal Hosting
The African Climate Foundation
The Head of Fiscal Hosting will lead ACF's fiscal hosting function. This will involve guiding the strategic development, management, and growth of the function and its department.
Remote, South Africa
Closing Date:
14 July 2025
Categories:
Donor Management, Compliance, Strategic Oversight, Grant Management
Chief Operating Officer
The African Climate Foundation
The COO will serve as a core member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and play a pivotal role in strengthening the ACF's organisational development and operational infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will oversee and lead all aspects of the organisation’s internal operations, while supporting the CEO and Board in shaping the Foundation’s pan-African growth strategy.
Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
11 July 2025
Categories:
Executive, Operations, Human Resources, Governance, Climate
Chief Executive Officer
The Southern African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII)
The new CEO will lead SAFLII’s team of content managers and technical staff, while building partnerships and overseeing operations.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
13 June 2025
Categories:
CEO, Legal, Librarian, Organisational Management
Business Development & Communications Lead
Saide
The Business Development & Communications Lead will help to grow and diversify Saide’s funding through effectively promoting the organisation, building strategic partnerships, identifying and pursuing philanthropic and earned income opportunities.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
13 April 2025
Categories:
Business Development, Communications, Fundraising
Global Finance Program Director
The Sunrise Project Inc
The Program Director leads strategic direction, team management, and global initiatives to shift the financial system, collaborating with key partners to drive impactful change.
Fully Remote in US, EU or Asia
Closing Date:
23 February 2025
Categories:
Strategy, Finance, Campaigns
Educational Technology Lead
Saide
The EdTech Lead will collaboratively develop and integrate innovative EdTech solutions across Saide’s programmes, including technology-based teaching and learning resources.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 July 2025
Categories:
Educational Technology, Digital Product Design, MERL, System Integration
Head of Human Resources
The African Climate Foundation
The Head of Human Resources is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for driving the people strategy at ACF. This role has a strong focus on change management, organisational development, and cross-jurisdictional HR leadership.
Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
11 July 2025
Categories:
Human Resources, Executive, Governance, Climate
Chief Financial Officer
Durban University of Technology
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical executive role at the university, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the institution’s financial operations.
Durban, South Africa
Closing Date:
6 July 2025
Categories:
Finance, Higher Education, CFO
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:
23 May 2025
Categories:
Leadership, Director , Agriculture
Global Finance Program Deputy Director
The Sunrise Project Inc
The Deputy Director provides strategic leadership, managing teams, systems, and resources to optimize program execution, foster a supportive culture, and drive organizational impact.