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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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Programme Coordinator – Community Foundation Development

SGS Consulting

SGS Consulting is looking for a dedicated, experienced, and visionary Coordinator to lead the growth and impact of community foundations across South Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
22 August 2025
Categories:
Community Development, Programme Coordinator, Philanthropy
Status:
Open
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Sales and Marketing Manager

Soapbox South Africa

SoapboxSA seeks a dynamic and strategic Sales & Marketing Manager to drive and align their agency & key programme’s (SDG-Challenge & Captain Fanplastic) client acquisition efforts and marketing campaigns.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
22 August 2025
Categories:
Marketing, Management, Sales
Status:
Open
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Complaints Manager

Consumer Goods & Services Ombud (CGSO)

The Complaints Manager will be responsible for managing a team that receives, investigates, assesses or adjudicates cases.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 August 2025
Categories:
Consumer Protection, Mediation, Dispute Resolution
Status:
Open
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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.

Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
8 August 2025
Categories:
Human Rights, Conservation, Environmental and Social Safeguards
Status:
Closed
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Finance Officer

The Tenure Facility

The Finance Officer is the Tenure Facility’s main resource for support, entailing assurance and advisory services, to the financial internal control of the projects and partners to which the Tenure Facility provides funding.

Remote
Closing Date:
12 August 2025
Categories:
Finance, Risk Management, Compliance
Status:
Open
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Project & Knowledge Manager

Southern Transitions

The Project and Knowledge Manager at Southern Transitions will hold a central, cross-cutting role that supports project implementation, organisational development, and knowledge dissemination in a dynamic, Global South-focused think tank.

Africa
Closing Date:
1 August 2025
Categories:
Project Management, Operations, Knowledge Management, Communications
Status:
Closed
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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
Status:
Closed
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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
Status:
Closed
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Grants Administrator (6-month contract)

The African Climate Foundation

The Grants Administrator will support and coordinate grants and contracts administration processes with a focus on compliance and data management, ensuring effective grant management processes and a high level of compliance and organisation for the ACF’s re-granting processes.

South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
1 July 2025
Categories:
Grant Management, Financial Compliance, Administration
Status:
Closed
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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
Status:
Interviewing
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Human Resources Manager - Part-time Role

Institute for Economic Justice

The HR Manager will develop and implement HR systems and practices that align with IEJ’s mission, support staff well-being, ensure compliance, and foster organisational cohesion.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
22 August 2025
Categories:
Human Resources, Compliance, Organisational Development
Status:
Open
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Business Development - Corporates, Trusts and Foundations Specialist

Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

The Business Development - Corporates, Trusts and Foundations Specialist will ensure continued support of MSF and to seek new funding opportunities from prospective donors.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
22 August 2025
Categories:
Business Development, Fundraising, Donor Management
Status:
Open
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Programme Manager – Socio-Economic Development

African Parks

The Programme Manager: Socio-Economic Development (SED) will design and support implementation of programmes that deliver social and economic benefits at scale to local communities around AP-managed protected areas.

Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
8 August 2025
Categories:
Socio-Economic Development, Development Finance, Community Development, Economics
Status:
Closed
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Digital Fundraising Specialist

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa

The Digital Fundraising Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative strategies aimed at enhancing digital engagement and marketing efforts by leading donor and lead acquisition strategies, using a broad spectrum of marketing channels to optimise return on investment and effectively leveraging digital platforms, increasing supporter engagement fundraising outcomes.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 August 2025
Categories:
Fundraising, Digital Content, Marketing, Public Relations
Status:
Open
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Communications Manager – International Policy & Outreach

Heinrich Böll Foundation

We are looking for a strategic and creative communicator with deep political insight and strong media instincts. The successful candidate will assist with the office’s external communications, curating powerful narratives and amplifying our voice—and that of our partners—across local and global platforms.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
25 July 2025
Categories:
Communications, International Relations, Management
Status:
Interviewing
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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
Status:
Closed
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Program Assistant

Ford Foundation

The Program Assistant will work within a programmatic team that is headed up by a Regional Director and includes Program Officers, a Program Associate and a Grants Manager. The Program Assistant will provide key support to three Program Officers who serve as grant-makers for the Office for Southern Africa.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 July 2025
Categories:
Programme Administration, Social Justice, Grant Management
Status:
Closed
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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
Status:
Closed
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Media Support Officer

The Green Connection

The Media Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the communications and media activities of the organisation’s climate justice campaigns.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
4 July 2025
Categories:
Social Media, Communications, Events, Climate
Status:
Closed
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Operations Manager

Beautiful Gate

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the consistent achievement of our organisation's mission and financial goals, while actively contributing to our vision of a community rooted in justice and mercy that supports strong families in raising thriving children.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
30 June 2025
Categories:
Operations, Governance, Fundraising
Status:
Placed
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