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VACANCIES

See all our current available job listings

Browse our current vacancies below to find your next career opportunity in the nonprofit sector. 

To apply, email your CV, a motivation letter, and a completed biosummary form to the response handler’s address on the job advert.

If you are a new candidate please check out the candidates page to find out how to apply for a vacancy or register with Action Appointments. 

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Senior Energy Lawyer and Country Lead

Law for Energy Transitions Africa

The lawyer will play a leading role in supporting and growing LETA's work in South Africa and, where relevant, contributing to work within other countries in the southern African region.

South Africa (remote)
Closing Date:
5 October 2026
Categories:
Legal, Lawyer, Energy Law, Legal Advocacy
Status:
Open
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School Administrator

Sustainability Institute

The School Administrator will take full operational ownership of the administrative systems serving both LCH and LCS.

Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Closing Date:
30 September 2026
Categories:
Education, Administration, Operations
Status:
Open
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Finance Manager

One to One Africa

The Finance Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day finance function of the organisation.

Mthatha, South Africa
Closing Date:
14 September 2026
Categories:
Finance, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Closed
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Grants and Contracts Officer

WoMin

The Grants and Contracts Officer will support WoMin's donor and partner accountabilities by strengthening grants administration, donor compliance, and partnership contracting.

Africa (remote)
Closing Date:
20 September 2026
Categories:
Grants Administration, Compliance, Partnerships
Status:
Open
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Finance Manager

Community Just Transition Fund

The Finance Manager will drive CJTF's financial strategy by overseeing its financial planning, budgeting & performance.

Johannesburg or Pretoria (remote)
Closing Date:
15 September 2026
Categories:
Finance, Governance, Budgeting, Board Support
Status:
Closed
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Grants & Operations Manager

Community Just Transition Fund

The Grants and Operations Manager will play a critical role in designing, strengthening, and managing the operational systems that support equitable and effective grant-making.

Johannesburg or Pretoria (remote)
Closing Date:
15 September 2026
Categories:
Grants, Operations, Compliance
Status:
Closed
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Researcher – Fiscal Policy

The Institute for Economic Justice

The Researcher will undertake research and advocacy for realising rights through mobilising resources for fiscal justice in South Africa and the world.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
4 September 2026
Categories:
Research, Policy, Fiscal Justice, Advocacy
Status:
Closed
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Senior Research and Advocacy Officer

African Centre for Biodiversity

The role requires someone who can move confidently among research, policy analysis, advocacy, communications, and alliance-building, and translate complex technical and political issues into clear, accessible, and strategic outputs for civil society, policymakers, funders, media, and affected communities.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
28 August 2026
Categories:
Research, Advocacy, Biodiversity, Agriculture
Status:
Interviewing
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Communications Specialist

Bertha Spaces

The Communications Specialist will strengthen Bertha Spaces' brand, grow their visibility, and tell compelling stories across multiple platforms.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
21 August 2026
Categories:
Communications, Public Relations, Copywriting
Status:
Closed
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Head of Programmes

MAMAS Alliance

The HoP plays a pivotal role within the KFM Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction and organisational health and culture of the whole organisation, not only the programmes function.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
17 August 2026
Categories:
Programme Management, Executive, Strategic Leadership
Status:
Interviewing
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Executive Assistant

ACT Ubumbano

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, coordination, and organisational support to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Director’s role and the overall operations of ACT Ubumbano.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
6 October 2026
Categories:
Admin Support, Governance, Board Support
Status:
Open
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Head of Impact

One to One Africa

The Head of Impact will oversee the Impact, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Department of the organization and will be responsible for developing Impact frameworks that drive and measure the impact of OTOA programmes.

South Africa (remote)
Closing Date:
2 October 2026
Categories:
Impact Management, Impact Measurement, MERL, Research & Learning
Status:
Open
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Chief Executive Officer

SAFLII

The CEO will have a genuine passion for the law and a strong commitment to SAFLII’s mission and will be an inspiring and motivating leader who works collaboratively and closely with their team.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
30 September 2026
Categories:
Executive, Strategic Leadership, Fundraising
Status:
Open
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Researcher / Senior Researcher: Global Economic Governance

Institute for Economic Justice

The Researcher / Senior Researcher position will contribute to the Institute for Economic Justice’s (IEJ) Global Economic Governance (GEG) programme, with a focus on international financial architecture.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 September 2026
Categories:
Research, Governance, Finance, Policy
Status:
Open
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Partnerships & Community Support Manager

Community Just Transition Fund

The Partnerships and Community Support Manager will provide strategic leadership in building and strengthening CJTF's partnerships, community support infrastructure, and ecosystem engagement efforts.

Johannesburg or Pretoria (remote)
Closing Date:
15 September 2026
Categories:
Partnerships, Capacity Strengthening, Advocacy
Status:
Closed
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School Engagement Officer

Columba Leadership

The successful candidate will be responsible for the school-based engagements, be able to work as a thinking partner to the school stakeholders and play a key role in monitoring progress, evaluating results and reporting on the projects.

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Closing Date:
14 September 2026
Categories:
Education, Stakeholder Engagement, Monitoring and Evaluation
Status:
Closed
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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

International IDEA

The incumbent will provide technical leadership and assistance, particularly in relation to monitoring, evaluation and reporting, facilitating coordination between International IDEA’s regional office, HQ and the donor.

Abuja, Nigeria
Closing Date:
3 September 2026
Categories:
Monitoring and Evaluation, GBV, EU Funded
Status:
Closed
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Director

A women-led non-profit that focuses on supporting women and children survivors of abuse

The organisation is seeking to appoint a director, a purpose-driven, strategic leader who will guide the organisation into its next phase of impact, sustainability, and growth.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
20 August 2026
Categories:
Director, Social Justice, GBV
Status:
Closed
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Sustainability and Advocacy Manager

Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary

EDS is seeking a passionate, strategic, and purpose-driven Sustainability and Advocacy Manager to lead and grow the Sanctuary's advocacy, fundraising, visitor experience, communications and public engagement initiatives.

McGregor, Western Cape
Closing Date:
31 August 2026
Categories:
Advocacy, Fundraising, Animal Welfare
Status:
Closed
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Chief Executive Officer

North West Cricket

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to North West Cricket by implementing the strategic direction approved by the Board, ensuring sound corporate governance, financial sustainability, cricket excellence, and stakeholder confidence.

Potchefstroom, North West
Closing Date:
17 August 2026
Categories:
CEO, Strategic Leadership, Partnerships, Sport
Status:
Interviewing
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