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UN jobs in South Africa 🇿🇦
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in 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
- 2
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Programme Associate, NPPSA6, (Empowering Women in Resilient Communities – Mpumalanga Province)
UN Women · 🇿🇦 South Africa
The Programme Associate supports the EntreprenHER programme, aimed at empowering women-owned micro-enterprises in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the role involves providing comprehensive administrative, logistical, and financial support to the Programme Team. Key responsibilities include preparing work plans, budgets, and proposals; managing financial transactions via the Quantum system (creating projects, budget revisions, vouchers); and supporting audit processes. The associate also facilitates knowledge sharing, organizes workshops, and assists with resource mobilization efforts. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative and financial skills, proficiency in office software and ERP systems, and a deep understanding of gender issues. This role is critical for ensuring the effective implementation of programmes that increase women's economic participation and autonomy.
Closes 7/27/2026Consultant for the Initial Implementation of the WHO EPR Flagship Roadmap (NOC)
World Health Organization · 🇿🇦 South Africa
The World Health Organization is seeking a Consultant for the Initial Implementation of the WHO EPR Flagship Roadmap in South Africa. This three-month assignment focuses on providing technical and operational support to enhance national and subnational capacities for public health emergency preparedness and response. The consultant will facilitate the rollout of the SURGE initiative, including the African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC-SURGE) and Emergency Medical Teams (EMT), by developing training manuals, conducting staffing needs assessments, and organizing simulation exercises. Key responsibilities include strengthening International Health Regulations (IHR) compliance, improving logistics and operational support systems, and supporting Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) strategies. The role requires close collaboration with the National Department of Health, Provincial Departments of Health, and WHO technical teams. The ideal candidate possesses a first university degree in a relevant public health field and at least five years of professional experience in emergency preparedness, preferably with WHO or the AVoHC-SURGE initiative. The consultant will deliver specific outputs such as training materials, databases of trained personnel, and assessment reports, while ensuring effective coordination and reporting. Excellent English proficiency and strong technical writing skills are essential. The position is based in Pretoria, South Africa, with potential travel within and outside the country.
Closes 7/31/2026
Top organisations
- UN Women1
- World Health Organization1
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- South Africa2
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