Masifundise is a civil society organisation with a long track record in the small-scale fishing sector. Its aim is to promote and advance human rights and Food Sovereignty in small-scale fishing communities in South Africa, and globally.
Masifundise empowers fishers and community-based activists to become agents of change in order to become agents of change within their own communities, organisations, and social movements, as well as facilitating and strengthening participatory governance, enabling fishing communities to secure their social, economic, and political rights and promoting principles of social, economic and environmental justice.
Masifundise seeks to employ a Project Officer for a six (6) month period for the Western and Northern Cape regions of its work. We are looking for an experienced facilitator, who is self-motivated and is able to work independently. As a member of the programme team, you will work closely with and report to the Programme Coordinator.
A central objective of the job is to facilitate and support a range of regional meetings, conduct fieldtrips and filter information into the overall MDT programme.
Requirements
• Facilitation and fieldwork experience in the social justice space.
• A minimum of 3 – 5 year of relevant and/or related experience.
• Fluency in spoken Afrikaans is a prerequisite for this position and working knowledge of written and spoken English. Additional knowledge of Xhosa will be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and to tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Package.
• A valid drivers’ license and a willingness to travel between the Western and Northern Cape Provinces.
To apply
The position will be located in Cape Town, South Africa and South African labour laws will apply.
To apply, please submit: 1. motivation letter, and 2. A CV with at least two contactable references, to vacancies@masifundise.org.za using the position you applying for as the subject line.
Closing date: 4pm on 28 February 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The starting date for this position is Mid – March 2025