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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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Grants Administrator

Environmental Justice Fund

As the Grants Administrator, you will report to the Executive Director and work as part of both the operations and finance team and the activist support team.

South Africa (100% remote)
Closing Date:
2 November 2026
Categories:
Grants, Administration, Climate Justice
Status:
Open
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Women Building Power for Climate Justice Lead

WoMin

To lead WoMin’s WCJ team and its contributions to building and strengthening an African women’s movement for climate justice, which holds a progressive Pan African ecofeminist politics at its core; and to the building of key women-led and ecofeminist organizing efforts, convergences and campaigns addressing 'false green energy solutions' primarily, specifically gas and oil in West Africa, with some support to climate reparations, and the wider energy alternatives held in the commons.

Remote / Anywhere in Francophone West Africa
Closing Date:
9 November 2026
Categories:
Women's Rights, Climate Justice, Programme Management
Status:
Open
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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:
16 October 2026
Categories:
Legal, Lawyer, Energy Law, Legal Advocacy
Status:
Closed
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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:
Closed
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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:
Interviewing
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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:
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:
Interviewing
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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
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Researcher / Legal Researcher

Equal Education Law Centre (EELC)

The Researcher will be responsible for conducting quantitative, qualitative, and desktop research on a range of topics related to ECD and basic education, including research to inform submissions on law and policy reform, and research to inform and support litigation and advocacy.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 June 2026
Categories:
Research, Legal, Social Justice
Status:
Interviewing
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Senior Energy Lawyer and Country Lead, Nigeria

Law for Energy Transitions Africa

The lawyer will play a leading role in supporting and growing LETA’s work in Nigeria and, where relevant, contributing to LETA’s regional work in West Africa, including cross-border electricity markets and regional power pool arrangements such as the West African Power Pool (WAPP).

Nigeria (Remote)
Closing Date:
16 November 2026
Categories:
Legal, Energy, Legal Advocacy, Energy Law
Status:
Open
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MERL Coordinator

Trevor Noah Foundation

The MERL Coordinator provides coordination-level MERL support across TNF's programme portfolios and their impact management systems, in line with the MERL function within the organisation.

Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 October 2026
Categories:
MERL, Reporting, Administration, Coordination
Status:
Closed
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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:
Interviewing
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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:
Interviewing
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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:
Interviewing
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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:
Interviewing
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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:
Interviewing
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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
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