Hybrid Head: Civil Society Relations at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator

🌍 Join the Movement to Solve Youth Unemployment

🚀 We're Hiring: Head of Civil Society Relations
📍 Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town
🗓️ Closing Date: 22 August 2025

At Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, we don’t just talk about change—we make it happen. We’re on a mission to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: youth unemployment. And we’re looking for a visionary leader to help us scale our impact through powerful partnerships with civil society.

As our new Head of Civil Society Relations, you’ll lead the charge in designing and executing strategies that empower youth through self-employment and economic inclusion. You’ll work with Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), build networks of intermediaries, and collaborate with stakeholders like The Presidency of South Africa, Business Unity South Africa, and YES.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and implementation of Harambee’s Civil Society strategy.
• Drive and refine strategic initiatives to scale youth self-employment through partnerships with CBOs.
• Build and maintain a network of intermediary organisations that support youth economic inclusion.
• Provide oversight, management, and delivery of Harambee’s Civil Society Relations strategy.
• Manage a diverse, high-performing team aligned with Harambee’s strategic goals.
• Oversee stakeholder and funder engagement, ensuring alignment and impact.
• Lead human capital and financial management efforts with excellence.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate civil society efforts into broader organisational goals.
• Represent Harambee in strategic forums and partnerships to amplify youth employment initiatives.
• Continuously evaluate and improve programme effectiveness and operational delivery.
• Perform any additional tasks necessary to achieve impactful results.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Social Science or Commerce.
• At least ten years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, including data management and analysis.
• Experience working in local communities and/or townships is advantageous.
• Proven experience in team management within a similar environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strategic thinker who can identify key issues and relationships to achieve long-range goals.
• A partnership builder who cultivates strategic relationships to advance Harambee’s mission.
• An influential leader who motivates and mobilizes teams to deliver their best.
• A clear and impactful communicator across diverse audiences and formats.
• A business-savvy leader who understands Harambee’s marketplace and stakeholder needs.
• A team developer who builds capable, diverse, and cohesive teams.
  
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-forward, and collaborative environment.
• A passionate advocate for South Africa’s youth and committed to making a real impact.

Why Join Us?

We’re not your typical organisation. We’re fast, flexible, and fiercely committed to results. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of youth employment, we want to meet you.

💡 People living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Let’s build a better future—together.