UN jobs in South Africa 🇿🇦

Human Resources Associate

United Nations Development Programme · 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

The Human Resources Associate supports the UNDP Country Office in South Africa by ensuring effective administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment processes, maintaining HR records, supporting performance management and talent development, and facilitating knowledge sharing. The role requires close collaboration with various teams and agencies to deliver transparent and efficient HR services. The position involves working with HR management systems, preparing documentation for staff appointments and separations, and supporting organizational development initiatives. The HR Associate also contributes to strategic HR planning and ensures compliance with UNDP policies and procedures.

National Post: Media and Crisis Communications Specialist, ESARO, Johannesburg, NOC

United Nations Population Fund · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

The Media and Crisis Communications Specialist will lead UNFPA's regional media and communications strategy across East and Southern Africa, a complex and dynamic environment encompassing humanitarian crises and development challenges. Key responsibilities include developing media relations strategies, managing high-level media relationships, leading crisis communications during emergencies, and ensuring UNFPA's voice is credible and compelling. The role requires strategic thinking, strong media engagement skills, and experience in crisis communications, humanitarian contexts, and senior-level spokesperson management. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Director of ESARO and Regional Communications Adviser, contributing to shaping public perceptions of UNFPA's mission and impact across diverse media platforms and audiences.

Project Management Specialist (Open to external applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

The Project Management Specialist (NPSA 11) supports the BIOFIN Project in South Africa, a UNDP-led global initiative to identify and implement finance solutions for biodiversity conservation. Based in the UNDP South Africa Country Office, the role reports to the Head of the Nature, Climate, and Environment (NCE) Unit and works closely with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) and the UNDP BIOFIN Global Team. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing biodiversity finance solutions, updating the Biodiversity Expenditure Review, supporting integration of biodiversity finance into national strategies, building capacity for financial institutions, managing projects and reporting, mobilizing partnerships, and strengthening knowledge management and communication. The position requires strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with a focus on private sector engagement and cross-sectoral collaboration. The role is central to ensuring effective implementation of BIOFIN outputs and aligns with national priorities and global frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and the Global Biodiversity Framework.

Regional Industry (Senior) Manager, MAS, Agribusiness & Forestry, East & Southern Africa

World Bank Group · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

Regional Industry Director (RID), Manufacturing and Services, MAS Africa

World Bank Group · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

Investments and Debt Finance Specialist, Africa (Open to Tier 1 & 2 Applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇿🇦 Pretoria, South Africa

The Investments and Debt Finance Specialist, Africa role is part of the UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub, supporting the EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub initiative. The position focuses on advancing sustainable finance instruments, particularly green and sustainability bonds, in African countries. Key responsibilities include advising governments and partners on financing needs, developing thematic debt frameworks, supporting bond issuance, conducting market analyses, and building institutional capacity. The role requires close collaboration with UNDP Country Offices, SFH portfolios, and global policy networks. The incumbent will contribute to strategic alignment with EU frameworks, facilitate partnerships, and support knowledge sharing and advocacy efforts. The position is based in Africa with potential for regional coordination.

Project Officer (Open to Internal and External applicants)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa

The Project Officer will support the implementation of the Mayors Challenge in Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on reducing illegal dumping in informal settlements through a co-governed waste management model. The role involves project planning, coordination, and implementation under the supervision of the Project Manager, working closely with municipal departments, communities, and partners. Key responsibilities include supporting community co-design processes, managing procurement and contracting, overseeing project administration and budgeting, and monitoring project progress. The incumbent will also facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure alignment with UNDP's strategic goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Logistics Officer (Corridor Coordination and Network Design, Southern Africa), SC9 - Johannesburg

World Food Programme · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

The Logistics Officer (Corridor Coordination and Network Design, Southern Africa) based in Johannesburg will lead corridor coordination and network design engagement for WFP Country Offices in Southern Africa. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary focal point for corridor coordination, analyzing and designing logistics networks, identifying and managing operational risks, interfacing with planning and optimization functions, ensuring data quality and performance visibility, and supporting global corridor operations. The role requires strong analytical and coordination skills to align planning assumptions, manage interdependencies, and optimize corridor performance across multiple stakeholders. The position reports to the Global Corridor Operations Lead and supports the broader Global Corridor Operations Service framework.

Office Assistant

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇿🇦 South Africa