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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
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, Director , Agriculture
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.
South Africa or Brazil, Fully Remote
Closing Date:
1 October 2025
Categories:
Strategy, Sustainability, Environment
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
Executive Dean, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Durban University of Technology
The Executive Dean will determine, articulate, implement and lead faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance the faculty’s academic stature, reputation and performance in teaching/learning, research, innovation and engagement.
Durban, South Africa
Closing Date:
10 October 2025
Categories:
Tertiary Institution, Engineering, Built Environment, Executive
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 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.