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UN jobs in Pretoria, South Africa 🇿🇦
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Pretoria, South Africa, South Africa. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 3
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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