Join our Team – Finance Officer

Join our Team – Finance Officer

Sep 18, 2026 | Vacancy

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to accurate financial management?

WESSA is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Officer to take ownership of cashbooks, bank reconciliations and accounts payable processes and reconciliations.

This is a fixed-term role responsible for the accurate recording and control of cash transactions, the timely and complete processing of supplier invoices and payments, and the maintenance of robust financial reconciliations.

The successful candidate will work within Sage 300 (Accpac), uphold strong internal financial controls, support month-end and year-end reporting, and provide responsive and professional service to internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a relevant finance or accounting qualification and 3–5 years’ relevant experience in a finance/accounts role, with proven experience in cashbook, bank reconciliations and accounts payable, as well as strong Excel skills.

The individual will be based at WESSA’s offices in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal.

Read the full role requirements here and apply.

Apply by

Friday 2 October 2026 (12h00 SAST)

Send your application to

WESSA Human Resources applications@wessa.co.za

Subject line: Finance Officer

Important to note: Please submit your covering letter, CV and any supporting documentation as a combined, single PDF file.

WESSA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. WESSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

Join our Team: Head of Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation

Join our Team: Head of Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation

Aug 28, 2026 | Vacancy

Are you passionate about building sustainable funding partnerships that create meaningful environmental impact?

WESSA is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation (PRM) to lead the implementation of our fundraising strategy and help build a diversified, sustainable funding base for WESSA’s conservation and education work across South Africa.

This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO, responsible for driving a target-driven fundraising strategy across individual, foundation, corporate and government donors. The role will focus on growing both restricted and unrestricted income, developing long-term donor relationships and strengthening WESSA’s funding base.

The successful candidate will provide ExCo-level leadership in aligning fundraising with WESSA’s organisational strategy and programme priorities. This includes identifying and developing funding opportunities, integrating grant development into programme planning, strengthening impact reporting and ensuring credible Monitoring & Evaluation for funders and the Board.

The role also carries responsibility for donor pipeline governance, bequest records and the PRM unit’s budget, with accountability for delivering against blended income targets. Working closely with the CEO and ExCo, the successful candidate will also strengthen WESSA’s regular and bulk giving base, represent WESSA at high-level events and build strategic partnerships across sectors.

The position requires strong relationship-building, communication, proposal development, financial and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage fundraising systems, coordinate grant integration with programmes and ensure credible impact reporting.

The individual will be based at WESSA’s Johannesburg office, with travel required.

Read the full role requirements here and apply.

Apply by

Friday, 18 September 2026 (12h00 SAST)

Send your application to

WESSA Human Resources applications@wessa.co.za

Subject line: Head of PRM

Important to note: Please submit your covering letter, CV and any supporting documentation as a combined, single PDF file.

WESSA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. WESSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.