Deputy Country Director

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa CorpsAfrica Full time
About CorpsAfrica:

Founded in 2011, CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for Africans to serve as volunteers in their own countries, along the lines of the Peace Corps model. We train college-educated young Africans and send them to live for up to one year in rural, high-poverty communities to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by local people. CorpsAfrica aims to promote a culture of public service in Africa by giving participants the opportunity to apply their education, skills, and energy toward helping their fellow citizens overcome extreme poverty.

CorpsAfrica has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Gambia, and South Africa with offices soon in Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Having successfully proven the power and effectiveness of the model, CorpsAfrica has continued to receive significant funding from donors. As we reach a point of significant inflection leading to future expansion, we seek to add motivated, capable, and highly effective staff to our team.

 

Overview of the Position:

The Deputy Director is a full-time staff position reporting directly to the Country Director of CorpsAfrica/South Africa. He/She will have a significant opportunity to build the organization and must be effective working independently as well as part of a team.  He/She will also possess a demonstrated passion and commitment to youth leadership, participatory community development, impact evaluation, transparency, and accountability.

 

Classification: Full-time
Salary and Benefits: CorpsAfrica offers a competitive, comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience for their staff according to local customs and standards.
Location: South Africa

Reports to: Country Director

 

Specific Responsibilities:

Ensure organization compliance with all laws and regulations for a non-governmental organizationSupport management and development of staff, leading and motivating people to work effectively in teams.Overseeing the delivery of the strategic planning process each yearHelp with recruitment of Volunteers; implementation of comprehensive pre-and in-service training programs; the assignment of Volunteers to selected sites throughout the country; and supporting Volunteers throughout their experience – offering guidance, mentorship, networking opportunities, etc.   Responsible for strong financial oversight and management of budgetsIn the Country Director's absence, represent the organization in public arenas, including local and national mediaEstablish and maintain close working relationships with Development Partners, and help them serve as a resource to VolunteersStaying abreast of innovations in the youth and community development environment. 

Qualifications:

A Postgraduate Degree and at least six years of management experience. Broad financial skills (including experience with budgeting, planning, and accounting) and a knack for staying on top of financial details.Excellent English speaking and writing skills are required Computer skills in Microsoft packageExperience in working with organizations in other African countries, ideally where CorpsAfrica is currently operatingExperience in working/managing Volunteer programsA hands-on management style and the ability to address and solve problems as they arise.  He/she will need to be diplomatic, of the highest integrity, with sound judgment and a sense of humour. Experience working with donorsExperience working with organisations on the African continentFluency in English and two other South African languages is required.A valid driver's license is required. 

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and a résumé through JazzHR. The application period closes on 6th  February, 2026.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.

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