This full-time, three-year role is based in Glenwood, Durban, and will work closely with WESSA’s Membership and Volunteers Committee to coordinate impactful member-led projects, build relationships, and grow our national network of volunteers. This is a people-focused, purpose-driven opportunity ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, communication, and environmental action.

You will be involved in coordinating volunteer programmes, supporting WESSA member-led Friends Groups and Conservancies, arranging national meetings and webinars, and helping to drive membership growth, youth involvement, and citizen science initiatives.

If you’re a confident communicator with a background in environmental or social development work, strong project management skills, and a passion for supporting community-based action, this opportunity is for you!

Read the full role requirements and apply.

Apply by: 16H00 SAST; 10 JUNE 2025

Send your CV and motivation letter to:applications@wessa.co.za

Subject line: National Membership Coordinator [2025].

Important to note: Please submit all documents in a single PDF document.

WESSA is looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to manage and grow our environmental education centres in KwaZulu-Natal.

Based at uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve in Howick, this leadership role oversees operations and programme delivery at three iconic centres: uMngeni Valley, Twinstreams (Mtunzini), and Treasure Beach (Durban Bluff).

As Education Centres Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a high-performance team, developing, and growing outdoor learning programmes, managing budgets and centre operations, and building strong relationships with clients, partners, funders, and communities.

This is a rare opportunity to combine education leadership with environmental impact, helping us inspire the next generation of environmental champions while supporting WESSA’s mission to educate, advocate, and act for people and the planet.

If you have a BSc, PGCE or BEd qualification, 8+ years of experience in environmental or outdoor education, and a passion for team leadership and programme development, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the full role requirements here.

Apply by: 12h00/ midday SAST, 8 June 2025

Send your CV and letter of motivation to: applications@wessa.co.za.

Subject line: Education Centres Manager KZN – 2025. Important to note: Please submit all documents in a single PDF document.