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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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Legal Strategist, Africa

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment

The Legal Strategist role will involve developing and maintaining relationships with FILE’s African partners.

Kenya preferred
Closing Date:
6 March 2026
Categories:
Legal, Communications, C, Climate
Status:
Closed
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Supervisory Board Member

Tiko

The Supervisory Board Member will join the governance structure as a Tiko Member and concurrently serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).

Closed
Closing Date:
27 February 2026
Categories:
Board Member, Governance, Non-executive
Status:
Interviewing
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Executive Director for Operations

AfrikaBurn

The EDO will be responsible for the functional operations of AfrikaBurn, the collective development and execution of strategy, and productive engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders.

Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date:
20 February 2026
Categories:
Director, Operations, Governance, Finance
Status:
Closed
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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:
Placed
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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:
Interviewing
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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.

Interviewing
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Operations, Board Admin, Executive Assistance
Status:
Placed
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Part-time Administrative Assistant

Global Sojourns Giving Circle

The Administration Assistant will support and strengthen GSGC’s internal systems, donor care, and coordination across workstreams.

Remote in South Africa, Zimbabwe or Zambia
Closing Date:
13 February 2026
Categories:
Administration, Part-time, Donor Support, Communications
Status:
Placed
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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.

Africa, willingness to travel to remote rural settings
Closing Date:
13 February 2026
Categories:
Human Rights, Legal, Conservation, Social Safeguards
Status:
Closed
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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:
Interviewing
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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:
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.

Placed
Closing Date:
11 January 2026
Categories:
Finance, Administration, Coordination Support
Status:
Interviewing
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