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


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:
Open


Teacher / Montessori Guide
Sustainability Institute
The Lead Montessori Guide provides educational leadership across the Lynedoch Children's House, ensuring high-quality Montessori practice, strong developmental outcomes and consistency across both the 0–3 and 3–6 environments.
Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Closing Date:
11 August 2026
Categories:
Education, Mentorship, Strategic Leadership
Status:
Open


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:
Open


Human Resources Manager
Centre for Environmental Rights
The Human Resources Manager is a strategic leadership position responsible for driving the organisation’s people strategy, culture, and organisational development agenda.
Cape Town or Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
31 July 2026
Categories:
Human Resources, Strategic Leadership, Organisational Development
Status:
Closed


Consumer Body Representative - Board Member
Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO)
The Consumer Body Representative serves as a Non-Executive Board Member of the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO), providing strategic oversight and governance while representing consumer interests.
South Africa
Closing Date:
10 July 2026
Categories:
Board Member, Consumer Rights
Status:
Closed


Global Solar Connect Manager
Global Solar Council
The GSX Manager will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive capacity building program for national and regional associations with the aim of building a stronger advocacy network for solar + storage in every corner of the world.
Remote
Closing Date:
24 July 2026
Categories:
Energy Transition, Advocacy, Executive, Communications
Status:
Interviewing


Head of Finance
INSPIRE
The Head of Finance will lead INSPIRE’s financial strategy, governance, and operations, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and oversight across the organisation and its donor-funded projects.
South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
29 June 2026
Categories:
Finance, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Interviewing



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:
Open


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:
Open


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:
Open


MERL Data and Systems Officer
Seriti Institute
The MERL Data and Systems Officer will be responsible for managing programme data, ensuring data quality, and overseeing organisational data systems and mobile applications that support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting.
Midrand, Johannesburg
Closing Date:
31 July 2026
Categories:
M&E, MERL, Data Management, Systems
Status:
Closed


Partnerships and Resource Development Manager
Little Lions Child Coaching
The Partnerships and Resource Development Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that strengthen Little Lions' financial sustainability, strategic partnerships, donor relationships, volunteer engagement, and community presence.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
20 July 2026
Categories:
Fundraising, Partnerships, Community Development
Status:
Placed


Director Clinical Services
Higher Health
The Director Clinical Services will provide strategic direction, leadership, and operational management focusing on leading clinical risk strategy, virtual care, managed care, financial sustainability and enhancing governance for Higher Health.
Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date:
3 July 2026
Categories:
Health, Director, Policy, Executive, Governance
Status:
Interviewing


Managing Director
Grounded Media
The Managing Director will lead Grounded Media’s strategic direction, business growth, and operational performance, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver high-impact communications that drive meaningful social change.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
10 July 2026
Categories:
Director, Strategic Leadership, Business Development, Executive
Status:
Interviewing


Economist / Researcher
Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies
The Economist/Researcher at Just Transition Labour Centre will undertake economic research and analysis that will inform policy development, industrial strategy and the just transition to a low-carbon economy.
Gauteng, Pretoria preferred
Closing Date:
17 June 2026
Categories:
Economist, Research, Policy, Just Transition
Status:
Closed


Chief Financial Officer
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, effective functioning of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF). As a custodian of the organisation’s financial health, governance systems, and operational infrastructure, the CFO assists in ensuring that the MRF remains sustainable, compliant, strategically resourced, and able to deliver on its mission.


















