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Browse our current vacancies below to find your next career opportunity in the nonprofit sector.
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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:
30 May 2025
Categories:
Human Rights, Conservation, Environmental and Social Safeguards
Status:
Open


Project Cost-controller, 6-month contract
Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy (INSPIRE)
The Project Cost Controller will manage and monitor project budgets and cash flow to ensure financial compliance and effective project delivery.
South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
6 June 2025
Categories:
Finance, Fund Management, Financial Compliance
Status:
Open


Finance Manager
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
The Finance Manager will lead financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and compliance while supporting strategic operations and managing financial systems and controls.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
30 May 2025
Categories:
Finance, Management, Compliance
Status:
Open


Programmes Manager
ACT Ubumbano
This role supports and strengthens solidarity initiatives within the ACT Ubumbano network addressing social, economic, climate, and gender justice across Southern Africa and the global North.
South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
23 May 2025
Categories:
Programme Management, Grant Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Status:
Open


Accountant
Mellon Educate
The Accountant will be responsible for managing and preparation of financial accounts across multiple entities, including cashflow management, reporting, reconciliations, audit preparation, donor management, and specific educational and project-based accounts.
Blackheath, Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 May 2025
Categories:
Finance, Accounting
Status:
Closed



Residential Property Portfolio Manager
Step Up Property
The Residential Property Portfolio Manager will ensure the effective client management and administrative functioning of the business.
Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
29 April 2025
Categories:
Portfolio Management, Real Estate, Property Management
Status:
Closed



Senior Programme Lead
Saide
The Senior Programme Lead oversee the development and delivery of Saide’s early learning, open education, teaching & learning resources, and student success initiatives, among others.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
13 April 2025
Categories:
Leadership, Education, Programme Management
Status:
Closed



Business Development & Communications Lead
Saide
The Business Development & Communications Lead will help to grow and diversify Saide’s funding through effectively promoting the organisation, building strategic partnerships, identifying and pursuing philanthropic and earned income opportunities.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
13 April 2025
Categories:
Business Development, Communications, Fundraising
Status:
Closed


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:
30 May 2025
Categories:
Socio-Economic Development, Development Finance, Community Development
Status:
Open


Operations Manager, 6-month contract
Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy (INSPIRE)
The Operations Manager will support INSPIRE's critical day-to-day portfolio of implementation activities.
South Africa, Remote
Closing Date:
6 June 2025
Categories:
Operations, Project Management, Compliance
Status:
Open


Assessment Manager
The Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa
The Assessment Manager will oversee and assure the quality of the CGISA's examination and moderation processes.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
30 May 2025
Categories:
Education, Quality Assurance, Strategic Oversight
Status:
Open


Executive Director
The Siyazisiza Trust
The ED of Siyazisiza Trust will serve as the organization’s visionary leader, responsible for driving strategic growth, strengthening financial sustainability, and expanding impact across rural communities.
Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date:
23 May 2025
Categories:
Leadership, Director , Agriculture
Status:
Open


Head of Human Resources
St John's College
The Head of Human Resources will be responsible for shaping and executing HR strategies that align with the College’s objectives and values.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
22 April 2025
Categories:
Human Resources, Strategy, Education
Status:
Interviewing



Educational Technology Lead
Saide
The EdTech Lead will work with other Saide programme staff in developing and integrating innovative EdTech solutions across Saide’s programmes, including technology-based teaching and learning resources.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
13 April 2025
Categories:
Technology, IT, Education
Status:
Closed


Youth Programme Coordinator
The Sustainability Institute
The Youth Programme Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the SI Youth Programme.