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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.

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.

Black Sash’s mission is to work towards the realisation of socio-economic rights, as outlined in the SA Constitution 1996, with 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 reduce poverty and inequality. The core responsibilities of the Finance Officer / Accountant will be the efficient and effective management of the accounting and financial functions, in line with the annual business plan, ensuring accurate records and good corporate governance are achieved & adhering to legislation.

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.

The purpose of this role is to contribute to the financial sustainability of the region by assisting with the development of a fundraising strategy and actively contributing to the financial growth in the region to meet the annual income targets.

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 leader who is passionate about our mission to join our team as the Executive Director. Reporting to and working closely in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director should be a seasoned leader and coach, with the ability to operate on both strategic and managerial levels. The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organisation’s operations, including fundraising, program development, financial management, compliance and staff supervision. In addition to their operational responsibilities, the Executive Director will be a passionate leader who inspires others to engage with our mission. They will work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure that the organisation is fulfilling its mission and serving its clients effectively. The Executive Director will also be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners and community leaders. Our ideal candidate will be a motivational leader with a proven track record of success in nonprofit management. They will be passionate about our organisation’s mission and committed to achieving our goals. The Executive Director will be a strategic thinker who is able to balance short-term needs with long-term planning. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to represent our organisation to a variety of audiences.

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

Ilifa Labantwana is committed to quality early childhood development for all children that supports caregivers, creates sustainable livelihoods for women, and builds an equitable and prosperous South Africa for all. Ilifa Labantwana (Ilifa) works towards a South where everyone recognises their contribution to children reaching their full potential. We use our deep understanding of Government and technical expertise; alongside evidence, collaboration and advocacy; to strengthen the early childhood development ecosystem. If you tick ALL the boxes below, we would love to hear from you: •You are a visionary leader with a passion for improving child health and development outcomes. •You have a successful track record with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position and 10 years working experience. •You have experience in developing public policy and working with government. •You are an experienced health systems strengthening professional with expertise in the following areas: public health, maternal health, child health and child nutrition.

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.za 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 Head of Programmes South Africa is responsible for leading and managing the programmes team to achieve its goals for FOUR PAWS in South Africa. The role is responsible for the strategy and delivery of international and national programmes, campaigns and projects.

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. Your contribution will be •Reviewing, evaluating, and scheduling of daily construction work orders and assignments with construction personnel. •Providing guidance and assistance to the construction team as needed to perform the assigned work, to monitor progress of completion of work orders and team assignments. •Ensuring construction jobs are completed in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency. •Evaluating of staff performance, compliance to disciplinary codes, compliance with Occupation Health & Safety Regulations (OHSA)and enabling a positive team culture. •Monitoring inventory and usage of materials and equipment •Providing regular reports to your Line Manager on all construction areas of sanctuary activities, progress of scope of work, as well as any irregularities.

The Communications Officer reports to the Partnerships and Resource Manager and is part of the Communications and Partnerships team. They are responsible for developing and implementing an integrated communications strategy, clearly communicating the mission and activities of the Kolisi Foundation and increasing the Foundation’s visibility and impact. The Communications Officer works with media partners and contractors including graphic designers, videography and editing teams, photographers, and content developers. The Communications Officer is the brand guardian, ensuring alignment and consistency in all external communications.