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


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.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 January 2026
Categories:
Quality Assurance, Education, Examination & Moderation
Status:
Closed


Governance & Operations Officer
The Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy – INSPIRE
The Governance & Operations Officer will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s governance systems, operational efficiency, and executive support functions.
Remote
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Operations, Board Admin, Executive Assistance
Status:
Closed


Financial Manager
Sayari Earth
The Financial Manager will lead Sayari Earth's financial operations in a dynamic, project-driven environment by establishing and optimizing a scalable financial control framework.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Finance, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Interviewing


Senior Program Manager, Community Leadership & Advocacy
ONE
The Senior Program Manager will design, launch, and scale innovative community programs that empower young leaders, activists, journalists, and public servants across Africa.
Nigeria
Closing Date:
14 November 2025
Categories:
Advocacy, Program Management, Partnerships
Status:
Open


Senior Learning & Experiments Manager
SmartStart
The Senior Learning and Experiments Manager will lead SmartStart’s efforts to strengthen learning, adaptive management, and programme improvement through developmental evaluations and rapid experiments.
South Africa
Closing Date:
3 November 2025
Categories:
M&E, Learning, Data Management
Status:
Closed


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:
Open


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:
Open


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


Finance Assistant
The Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy – INSPIRE
Finance Assistant will support day-to-day accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to effective financial oversight across projects.
Remote
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Finance, Administration, Coordination Support
Status:
Closed


Chief Executive Officer
PAST – The Palaeontological Scientific Trust
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, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 January 2026
Categories:
CEO, Governance, Fundraising
Status:
Closed


Project Coordinator – Money In Politics
My Vote Counts
The Project Coordinator will play a key role in shaping MVC’s research and campaigns as South Africa enters a new phase of its democracy and in the lead-up to the crucial 2026 local government elections.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 January 2026
Categories:
Strategy, Campaigns, Advocacy, Research
Status:
Interviewing


Data Systems, Quality & Governance Specialist
SmartStart
The Data Systems, Quality & Governance Specialist will play a central role in strengthening the organisation’s data systems and processes to support effective programme delivery.
Remote, South Africa
Closing Date:
7 November 2025
Categories:
Data Management, Governance, Research
Status:
Closed


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.

















