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Head of Impact
One to One Africa
The Head of Impact reports directly to the Executive Director and will work collaboratively with the Programmes team. The Head of Impact will oversee the Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Department of the organization
Remote (South Africa-based)
Closing Date:
27 February 2026
Categories:
Status:
Open
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
Status:
Open
Head of Monitoring and Evaluation
MAMAS Alliance
The Head of Monitoring & Evaluation will strengthen impact measurement, learning, and data-informed decision-making across MAMAS Alliance.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
2 February 2026
Categories:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Leadership
Status:
Interviewing
Deputy Student Manager
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA
The Deputy Student Manager will support key student administration functions within the Institute.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 January 2026
Categories:
Education, Student Support, Administration
Status:
Closed
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.
Johannesburg
Closing Date:
15 March 2026
Categories:
CEO, Grant-Making, Governance, Fundraising
Status:
Open
People and Culture Director
Greenpeace Africa
The People and Culture Director will be responsible for conceptualising, initiating, planning, directing, implementing and managing the staff and organisational development strategies of GPAF.
South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, DR Congo or Kenya
Closing Date:
9 March 2026
Categories:
Executive, Human Resources, Governance, Leadership
Status:
Open
Part-time Administrative Assistant
Global Sojourns Giving Circle
The Administration Assistant will support and strengthen GSGC’s internal systems, donor care, and coordination across workstreams.
Remote in South Africa, Zimbabwe or Zambia
Closing Date:
13 February 2026
Categories:
Administration, Part-time, Donor Support, Communications
Status:
Interviewing
Rights and Safeguards Manager
African Parks
The Rights and Safeguards Manager will contribute to embedding a conservation approach that is consistent with international human rights, and with safeguards standards, with both internal and external stakeholders.
Africa, willingness to travel to remote rural settings
Closing Date:
13 February 2026
Categories:
Human Rights, Legal, Conservation, Social Safeguards
Status:
Closed
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer
Seriti Institute
The MEL Officer will drive Seriti Institute's commitment to evidence-based decision-making and ensure the effectiveness of their initiatives.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
8 February 2026
Categories:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning
Status:
Interviewing
Grants Administrator
ACT Ubumbano
The purpose of the Grants Administrator role is to provide administrative, financial-processing, and operational support for the pilot phase for a new fund (LFI).
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
9 February 2026
Categories:
Administration, Grant Management, Finance
Status:
Interviewing
Executive Director
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will provide CSVR with strategic, operational, and public leadership.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
15 February 2026
Categories:
Director, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Closed
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
Status:
Closed
Training Manager
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA
The Training Manager will lead the development and delivery of CGISA's training programmes for members, students, and the broader public.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 January 2026
Categories:
Training Development, Research, Management
Status:
Closed
Assessment Manager
Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA
The Assessment Manager will oversee and assure the quality of CGISA's examination and moderation processes.