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Senior Manager: New Business Development & Strategic Partnership
Hlanganisa Community Fund
Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
Sunday, 20 October 2024
Open
The New business development & Strategic Partnership Manager is primarily responsible for the management, growth and development of strategic relationships, both existing and new.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategies for partnership development and fundraising aligned with the organizational strategy.
Provide expert strategic advice on partnership management.
Cultivate and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
Extensive experience in communications, stakeholder management, public relations, and marketing.
Prior experience in the NGO sector, particularly with donors, government, and community-based organizations.
Senior Finance Manager
groundWork
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
Monday, 4 November 2024
Open
The Senior Finance Manager, with at least 15-years’ experience in working with multiple funders and accounts, will deliver on the organisation’s financial management and reporting requirements and provide leadership and management of groundWork’s Finance Team. The Senior Finance Manager will support the achievement of strategic and political objectives of the organization and its partners. Ideally, the candidate should reflect a commitment to groundWork’s vision, mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
Report to and be accountable to the groundWork Executive Team and the Board of Trustees;
Provide leadership of the Finance Team comprising an accountant and bookkeepers;
Provide support to groundWork and its partners to deliver finance and accounting functions, management, compliance and reporting requirements;
Key Requirements:
Relevant undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Economics. Chartered Accountant Registration with SAICA is preferred;
At least 15 years’ experience in financial management and accounting including forecasting and budgeting, preparation and review of management accounts, audits, and financial risk management;
Experience in the non-profit sector.
External Relations Officer
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Open
The External Relations Officer’s (ERO) role is to assist in delivering on the Foundation’s brand, communications, marketing and alumni relations objectives. This role reports to the External Relations Manager (ERM), who is accountable for developing and implementing the communications and alumni strategies, in alignment with the organisation’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Support ERM with the PAO strategy by implementing key deliverables of the communications and marketing plan
Support the ERM in implementing the MRF’s communications and alumni relations strategy
Support ERM in implementing the alumni relations strategy
Key Requirements:
Undergraduate qualification or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience: 1-3 years in brand, communications, marketing, alumni relations or a related role.
Experience working with alumni or in a non-profit organisation is a benefit
Head of Finance
The Southern African Development Community Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI)
Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date:
Sunday, 13 October 2024
Open
The Head of Finance will be the focal person for SADC-GMI on all finance duties with and in support of the other SADC-GMI team members. S/he will report directly to the Executive Director of SADC-GMI.
Key Responsibilities:
Budget preparation, tracking and reporting for all financiers
Contact & relationships management with, banks, service providers, debtors, creditors, etc
Support sourcing, data entry and effective operation of accounting software
Key Requirements:
A minimum of a degree qualification from a recognized institution in an accounting, finance, economics, or other field relevant to the job
Must be a qualified Accountant with membership with a recognized professional body (e.g. SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA, etc)
Demonstrated experience working on similar tasks and systems foreseen under this post is a requirement
Digital Communications Coordinator
African Climate Alliance
Cape Town (hybrid working model – 3 days in office)
Closing Date:
Monday, 14 October 2024
Open
The Digital Communications Coordinator will work with the Communications Manager to develop and execute social media strategies, create engaging content, and manage advertising campaigns. As well as updating website content, optimizing for SEO, designing digital and print materials, and analyzing digital performance to inform strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Create and implement comprehensive social media strategies to enhance ACA’s digital presence and communication with its digital youth network
Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensure strategies are current and effective
Update and maintain website content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with ACA communication strategies
Key Requirements:
2-4 years work experience in a similar position.
Experience in social impact / environmental impact advantageous.
Must be based in Cape Town.
Executive Director
Gun Free South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
Monday, 7 October 2024
Open
The successful candidate will combine an understanding of the key elements of successful policy advocacy with grassroots mobilisation, media advocacy and strategic partnerships to strengthen the case for reducing and preventing gun violence within government, in communities and across society as a whole. They will also be familiar with the social justice landscape in South Africa and appreciate the need for evidence-led interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and oversee the implementation of a strategic vision for GFSA in consultation with the board.
Ensure organisational sustainability and growth by developing and implementing a resource mobilisation strategy.
Build institutional policies and practices to ensure efficient organisation of work, including delegation of responsibilities amongst staff, with clear reporting and accounting lines.
Key Requirements:
A relevant university degree.
At least 10 years’ work experience in the non-profit sector, with a minimum of five years in a managerial role.
Experience working in the public policy arena including a thorough understanding of local, regional and global legislative frameworks and an appreciation of how a poor legislative framework specifically in firearms control management can significantly impact levels of public safety.
Office Administrator
Sabine Plattner African Charities
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
Monday, 30 September 2024
Closed
The Office Administrator will oversee the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring all administrative processes run efficiently. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. This role is vital in maintaining a productive, well-organized, and professional office environment in line with South African workplace standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support
Office Management
Financial Administration
Human Resources Support
Project Assistance
Travel and Logistics Support
Key Requirements:
Matric Certificate (required).
Diploma or Degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field (advantageous).
Minimum 2+ years of experience in an administrative or office management role.
Prior experience in financial administration or working with budgets is a plus.
Family Strengthening and Empowerment Programme Manager
Beautiful Gate
Philippi, Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
Sunday, 22 September 2024
Closed
To lead and transform the Family Strengthening and Empowerment Programme by developing strategic pathways that support and empower families, ensuring that interventions are sustainable and promote independence. The role will involve creating a structured process, developing and aligning curricula, and ensuring that both children and parents are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive independently.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategy and Theory of Change: Develop a programme strategy from strengthening to empowerment for families and their children, integrating and refining the theory of change into programme development and implementation.
• Develop Pathways Roadmap: Create accessible and understandable processes using infographics and visual aids to guide families through sustainable empowerment pathways towards self-sustainability.
• Curriculum Development: Ensure consistency and alignment between children's teaching/support and parents and family interventions, developing the necessary training programmes.
Key Requirements:
Preferred qualified social worker or similar qualification with community development experience
Experience in developing and writing relevant curricula
Strong focus on community development
Senior Researcher
African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
Monday, 30 September 2024
Closed
The Senior Researcher must be a self-motivated, independent, and analytical thinker and researcher. The successful candidate will support ACB’s program areas on biodiversity, challenging corporate power in the agrifood system and just transition in the food system. He/she will be expected to support ACB’s work and new strategy within the above-mentioned areas including working with the programmes team on a day-to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities:
Support ACB’s research work including conducting field and desktop research and critical thinking relating to various policy analyses concerning African countries in East and Southern Africa.
Producing high-quality research reports and related materials for communication, advocacy, and lobbying by the program team.
Participating in and contributing to seminars, workshops, meetings, campaigns, and building networks.
Key Requirements:
Minimum of a Ph.D. or Postdoc degree related to agriculture, food security and nutrition, development studies, or social science and related work experience and on-the-job training.
History of social/environmental activism.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in research, advocacy, and policy work around agriculture and food systems, agroecology, seed systems, climate change, agricultural biodiversity, digitalisation including digital sequence information (DSI).
Quality Assurance Specialist
Consumer Goods & Services Ombud
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
Friday, 6 September 2024
Interviewing
The Quality Assurance Specialist at Consumer Goods and Services Ombud (CGSO) will be instrumental in auditing and enhancing the case management team's outcomes, ensuring they adhere to the organisation’s high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluating and auditing the quality of outcomes executed by the case management team.
Ensuring the availability and accuracy of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual statistics.
Key Requirements:
Possess an LLB qualification, preferably an Admitted Attorney.
Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and experience in assessing the quality of complaint outcomes.
Exhibit proficiency in detailed reporting and the compilation of assessment outcomes and memos.
Minimum of 8 years practical work experience in dispute resolution and case management.