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FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

The Quantity Surveyor Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of infrastructure projects by managing costs, contracts, risks, quality and leading a team of Quantity Surveyors. Will collaboratively work with the Programmes Executive and Programmes Implementation team to overcome challenges that may arise during project planning and implementation. The Quantity Surveyor manager shall exercise reasonable professional skill, care, diligence, and shall comply with the applicable law in the performance of their role.

The MERL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning) DIRECTOR will be responsible for designing, leading and implementing MERL activities across GRIT's technology-based programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in the "tech for good" space and an understanding of AI or mobile applications, as much of our data collection and impact measurement relies on these tools. This role requires strong reporting and data analysis skills, coupled with a feminist approach to research and evaluation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitoring and Evaluation: Design and implement MERL systems to track the progress and impact of GRIT’s tech-focused programs, including AI and mobile application-based interventions. Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of data collected through AI and mobile tools, translating findings into actionable insights that inform program adjustments. Reporting: Create and coordinate detailed, well-structured reports for both internal and external stakeholders, showcasing the outcomes of GRIT's tech-driven work that meet internal and donor deadlines Learning: Foster an organisational culture of learning by sharing key insights, lessons learned, and best practices to continually improve programs based on data collected. Tech Integration: Ensure the effective use of digital tools, such as AI and mobile applications, in MERL processes. Lead the adaptation and scaling of these technologies to streamline data collection and analysis. Feminist Approach: Apply a feminist, intersectional lens to all research, evaluation, and learning activities, ensuring that diverse perspectives are included and prioritised.

Administration Duties: Provide first-contact interaction with members of the public and/or suppliers calling on the Cattery. Handle administrative duties relevant to incoming/outgoing animals. Handle telephonic interactions with members of the public/clients/suppliers. Coordinate and undertake all administration related to the Volunteer Program. Coordinate Adoptions and arrange Adoption Open Days once a month. Coordinate all the administration involved with animal care, e.g. vaccinations.

Administration Duties: Provide first-contact interaction with members of the public and/or suppliers calling on the Cattery. Handle administrative duties relevant to incoming/outgoing animals. Handle telephonic interactions with members of the public/clients/suppliers. Coordinate and undertake all administration related to the Volunteer Program. Coordinate Adoptions and arrange Adoption Open Days once a month. Coordinate all the administration involved with animal care, e.g. vaccinations.

MAIN PURPOSE: To ensure that psychosocial support services are delivered to the children and their families in all Regions and Treatment Centres. To oversee and maintain the smooth running of the psychosocial programme. Oversee current and new psychosocial programme development initiatives. Key Performance Areas Psychosocial Best Practice and Programme Delivery Ensure that the appropriate standards of psychosocial support services are provided for the children and their families. Assess the status of and requirements for psychosocial support services in each treatment centre in conjunction with the Chief Execute Officer (CEO), Regional Managers (RM’s), medical staff and local Social Work Departments (SW). With the Programme Development Manager (PDM) coordinate the development of psychosocial related information for parents/caregivers. Ensure good quality psychosocial services are rendered and uniformly applied.

People’s Legal Centre (PLC) was founded in 2022 to increase access to justice. We run weekly paralegal training classes to empower community organisers and activists on topics ranging from queer rights to labour law - focusing on the most urgent legal needs in underserved communities. We also hold workshops with sister organisations to tackle specific issues. PLC has advice offices in Mowbray and Philippi Village, offering direct legal help to those who cannot afford costly representation. We’ve already assisted many people and communities and will soon be opening up a law clinic. We’re looking for a Head of Operations and Administration to help us grow and improve our operations and bring some structure to our office. If you love defining and implementing processes and getting to shape an organisation from the ground up, this might be the role for you. What You will be doing Initially, you will be required to wear many hats, but in the longer term we expect you to hire and outsource where necessary and sensible. Strategy, Reporting and Governance ● Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations & conducting due diligence occasionally. ● Schedule and manage board meetings, including reporting and presenting to the board. ● Manage compliance and annual reporting with regulatory bodies (like the NPO Directorate, SARS, and CIPC). ● Serve as both the Information Officer and Public officer. ● Develop, implement, and maintain operational policies, procedures, and standards. ● Maintain effective communication with the CEO, board of directors, and other stakeholders. ● Develop systems and procedures to ensure smooth operations.

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team. Your contribution will be •Overseeing the daily operations of the Animal Welfare department at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary with around 100 cats •Managing the departments personnel and administrative needs •Strategic planning of future expansions according to internal needs and intake capacity •Networking with relevant external stakeholders •Contributing to the development of the Sanctuary including operational facilities, the education and volunteer programme in accordance with the strategic objectives of FOUR PAWS •Collaborating with our international colleagues on rescue missions, health and husbandry standards and scientific projects.

Black Sash's mission is working towards the realisation of socio-economic rights, as outlined in the SA Constitution 1996, with an emphasis on social security and social protection for the most vulnerable, particularly women and children. We will, in the course of our work, explore options to significantly help to reduce poverty and inequality. The core responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager are to drive the human resource directive in Black Sash and play a vital role in overseeing recruitment, employee relations, and compliance with labour laws. The incumbent will manage training programs and foster a positive workplace culture by aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, and support performance management and workforce planning. A focus on employee engagement and retention will help maintain a motivated and productive team. Build a culture where all employees are proud to belong and dedicate their skills, knowledge and experience towards Making Human Rights Real.

LITTLE EDEN is a registered non-profit organisation providing life-long care to 300 children and adults with profound intellectual disability in two custom designed residential facilities – Domitilla and Danny Hyams Home in Edenvale, and Elvira Rota Village, a farm in Bapsfontein. Little Eden believes that no matter how profoundly disabled a person may be, he or she is still a whole complete being, with a body; a mind; a spirit and a soul. Their special children may not experience the world in the same way that we do, but they have so much to teach us! From them we learn about the power of the human spirit, the joy to be found in simple achievements, the satisfaction of caring for those who are weaker than ourselves, love that seeks no reward

HOPE Cape Town is a registered non-profit organisation based in Cape Town, dedicated to raising the quality of life of people and communities. Emphasis is placed on vulnerable children, adolescents and their families. Position description: We are looking for an experienced and motivated receptionist to manage our reception desk and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Our receptionist should be friendly and professional with a passion for community service.

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Plans, directs and controls the utilisation of resources and manage LITTLE EDEN in a productive fashion to maximise growth in order to safeguard the current and future viability of LITTLE EDEN. Plans, develops and implements policies and strategies for the full spectrum of LITTLE EDEN so that the short, medium- and long-term objectives are achieved; safety of residents is upheld at all times and that positive relations with stakeholders are developed and maintained. Promotes, lead and champions the LITTLE EDEN Mission statement, Values and Ethos by ensuring that they are segmented into the identity, culture, convictions and motivations of all who serve at LITTLE EDEN.

The role involves overseeing the daily operations of fundraising and marketing to support Ikamva Labantu Charitable Trust. The goal is to enhance sustainability and increase visibility by strategically integrating fundraising and marketing efforts.

Lawyers against Abuse (LvA) seeks a dynamic, dedicated individual to join our team as a Deputy Director. Reporting to and working closely in partnership with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director should be a seasoned leader and coach, with the ability to operate on strategic, managerial and hands-on levels and to help guide the organisation across programmatic and administrative functions. The Deputy Director will serve as the organisation’s CEO in the absence of the Executive Director. The Deputy Director will be responsible for supervising and working closely with the senior management team to ensure the organisation’s programmatic work is carried out in a trauma-informed manner that is consistent with LvA’s Theory of Change and strategic plan, while also seeking to increase the effectiveness and impact of our services. The Deputy Director should display proven nonprofit management expertise and experience in community-based programmes, finance and operations. Ideal candidates will also possess experience in access to justice and/or GBV-related programming.

Who is SmartStart Early Learning? SmartStart is a successful national network of NGOs & partners realising quality, affordable early learning for all 3-5-year olds, inclusively — through scaling a network of, and building a platform for, providers; achieving specific ecosystem transformations with governments and partners; and “evangelising” for early learning as a priority societal cause. Senior Development Head Job Description Purpose The new role of Chief Partnerships, Movement & Ecosystem Officer (CECO) will lead SmartStart’s efforts to build an ecosystem for early learning at population-scale — realising our vision of providing quality early learning to 1 million children by 2030. The role will focus on society, social investors, and collective action on nutrition, venues, and the economic value of early learning. The CECO will co-lead the SmartStart hub and network of partners in collaboration with four other chiefs; and manage the partnerships, societal communications and fundraising functions, responsible for realising the synergies between these. We are looking for a curious, creative, strategic, driven individual with extensive communications, partnership building and leadership experience; and a successful track record of managing teams in complexity.

The Head of Finance and administration is a strategic partner and part of the Senior management team. They are responsible for strategizing, supervising, accounting for, auditing and quality assurance of all financial activities within the Member Association (MA). Update financial policies and procedures in line with the SOS strategy regularly and ensure adherence by all departments and facilities. Ensure that all resources are used appropriately and efficiently for the best interest of every child within SOS Children’s Village Programmes (CVP).

Who is SmartStart Early Learning? SmartStart is a successful national network of NGOs & partners realising quality, affordable early learning for all 3-5-year olds, inclusively — through scaling a network of, and building a platform for, providers; achieving specific ecosystem transformations with governments and partners; and “evangelising” for early learning as a priority societal cause. Senior Development Head Job Description Purpose The Senior Development Head will enable SmartStart’s scale trajectory by leading the network’s strategic fundraising for increasingly large unrestricted funding from an appropriate mix of sources, including cultivating and stewarding principled relationships with funders and leading development-related communications. The successful individual will be a curious, creative, driven fundraising professional with extensive experience catalysing funders to action for a societal cause.

Who is SmartStart Early Learning? SmartStart is a successful national network of NGOs & partners realising quality, affordable early learning for all 3-5-year olds, inclusively — through scaling a network of, and building a platform for, providers; achieving specific ecosystem transformations with governments and partners; and “evangelising” for early learning as a priority societal cause. Partnerships Head Job Description Purpose The Partnerships Head will lead SmartStart’s building the ecosystem of partnerships needed to realise population-scale early learning (beyond fundraising) The Partnerships Head is responsible for heading the Partnerships department collaboratively with other departments for synergies across the Hub Network The Partnerships Head is jointly responsible – with the rest of Exco – for collaboratively leading the SmartStart Hub Network of partners in: •Co-developing and realising SmartStart’s strategy •Creating the conditions for the Hub & network to succeed