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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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Energy Democracy Project Manager

groundWork

This role combines strategic leadership, political engagement, and hands-on project management.

Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Closing Date:
13 February 2026
Categories:
Project Management , Energy, Campaigns
Status:
Open
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Grants Officer

ACT Ubumbano

The purpose of the Grants Officer role is to lead the implementation of the pilot grant-making processes for a new fund (LFI).

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
9 February 2026
Categories:
Grant-Making, Finance, Compliance
Status:
Open
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Head of Monitoring and Evaluation

MAMAS Alliance

The Head of Monitoring & Evaluation will strengthen impact measurement, learning, and data-informed decision-making across MAMAS Alliance.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
2 February 2026
Categories:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Leadership
Status:
Interviewing
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Head of Sense Making, Data and Insights

SmartStart

The Head of Sense Making, Data and Insights will be responsible for heading the SDI department collaboratively with other departments for synergies across the Hub, the SmartStart network, and the entire ECD ecosystem.

Johannesburg, South Africa (hybrid)
Closing Date:
19 January 2026
Categories:
Data Management, MERL, Management
Status:
Closed
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Training Manager

Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA

The Training Manager will lead the development and delivery of CGISA's training programmes for members, students, and the broader public.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 January 2026
Categories:
Training Development, Research, Management
Status:
Closed
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Assessment Manager

Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA

The Assessment Manager will oversee and assure the quality of CGISA's examination and moderation processes.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 January 2026
Categories:
Quality Assurance, Education, Examination & Moderation
Status:
Closed
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Governance & Operations Officer

The Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy – INSPIRE

The Governance & Operations Officer will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s governance systems, operational efficiency, and executive support functions.

Remote
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Operations, Board Admin, Executive Assistance
Status:
Closed
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Financial Manager

Sayari Earth

The Financial Manager will lead Sayari Earth's financial operations in a dynamic, project-driven environment by establishing and optimizing a scalable financial control framework.

Mossel Bay, South Africa
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Finance, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Interviewing
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Senior Program Manager, Community Leadership & Advocacy

ONE

The Senior Program Manager will design, launch, and scale innovative community programs that empower young leaders, activists, journalists, and public servants across Africa.

Nigeria
Closing Date:
14 November 2025
Categories:
Advocacy, Program Management, Partnerships
Status:
Open
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Senior Learning & Experiments Manager

SmartStart

The Senior Learning and Experiments Manager will lead SmartStart’s efforts to strengthen learning, adaptive management, and programme improvement through developmental evaluations and rapid experiments.

South Africa
Closing Date:
3 November 2025
Categories:
M&E, Learning, Data Management
Status:
Closed
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Grants Administrator

ACT Ubumbano

The purpose of the Grants Administrator role is to provide administrative, financial-processing, and operational support for the pilot phase for a new fund (LFI).

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
9 February 2026
Categories:
Administration, Grant Management, Finance
Status:
Open
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Executive Director

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director will provide CSVR with strategic, operational, and public leadership.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
15 February 2026
Categories:
Director, Compliance, Governance
Status:
Open
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Partnership Officer

Ikamva Labantu

The Partnership Officer will research funding prospects and unexplored opportunities to connect with potential donors.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
23 January 2026
Categories:
Partnerships, Fundraising, Research
Status:
Closed
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Executive Director

The Community Just Transition Fund

The Executive Director will deliver on the organisation’s strategy and have the exciting opportunity to set up and staff the Fund.

Remote, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 January 2026
Categories:
Executive, Director, Leadership
Status:
Closed
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Deputy Student Manager

Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa – CGISA

The Deputy Student Manager will support key student administration functions within the Institute.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
12 January 2026
Categories:
Education, Student Support, Administration
Status:
Closed
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Finance Assistant

The Initiative for Social Performance in Renewable Energy – INSPIRE

Finance Assistant will support day-to-day accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to effective financial oversight across projects.

Remote
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Finance, Administration, Coordination Support
Status:
Closed
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Chief Executive Officer

PAST – The Palaeontological Scientific Trust

The CEO will take full responsibility for the successful and sustainable functioning of PAST, driving the vision and the mission of the organization at a strategic level.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 January 2026
Categories:
CEO, Governance, Fundraising
Status:
Closed
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Project Coordinator – Money In Politics

My Vote Counts

The Project Coordinator will play a key role in shaping MVC’s research and campaigns as South Africa enters a new phase of its democracy and in the lead-up to the crucial 2026 local government elections.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
18 January 2026
Categories:
Strategy, Campaigns, Advocacy, Research
Status:
Interviewing
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Data Systems, Quality & Governance Specialist

SmartStart

The Data Systems, Quality & Governance Specialist will play a central role in strengthening the organisation’s data systems and processes to support effective programme delivery.

Remote, South Africa
Closing Date:
7 November 2025
Categories:
Data Management, Governance, Research
Status:
Closed
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Research, Reflection & Evaluating Head

SmartStart

The Head of Research, Reflection & Evaluating at SmartStart will establish and lead a new department focused on generating, sharing, and applying knowledge to improve early childhood development practices and outcomes.

Remote, South Africa
Closing Date:
3 November 2025
Categories:
Research, M&E, Knowledge Management, Leadership
Status:
Closed
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