Vacancies at FES South Africa Office

Who we are: FES partners with those who strive to make politics and policies more progressive, feminist and internationalist. We are an ally to those within trade unions, social movements, political parties and academia who share the social democratic values of freedom, equality and solidarity. We work towards a more inclusive political culture, gender justice, progressive social and economic policies, a just transition and a progressive foreign policy. We facilitate international dialogue through our network of offices in more than 100 countries worldwide.

What we offer: A full-time position of a Head of Economic Justice for our office in Johannesburg: to support progressive movements, civil society and trade union actors in their fight for transformative economic, social and climate policy at the national and international level, focusing on questions of inequality, inclusion and access to public goods, the reform of the global trade and international financial system and a just transition while incorporating feminist analysis.  

Tasks involve, but are not limited to: To analyse relevant national and international political processes; to actively engage in public and political debate on FES’s thematic areas; to represent FES in public forums and meetings nationally and internationally;  to develop FES’s strategy in South Africa; to conceptualize, coordinate and implement projects and working lines; to oversee budgets within working lines and manage project funds; to contribute to the project documentation and reporting; to maintain, deepen and broaden FES’s partner relations and networks in South Africa; to liaise with other FES offices as well as FES-Head Office; to play an active part in FES’ regional and global projects.

Requirements: 

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Sociology, Political Science or equivalent
• Expertise in political economy and/or feminist economics
•  Identify with the values of FES
• At least three years of experience in political programme management, incl. project conceptualisation, implementation, budget management and evaluation
• Political activism and relevant political networks in progressive circles in South Africa, on the African continent as well as internationally and within political parties and trade unions
• Strong analytical skills and interest in local, national and international current political developments
• Ability to translate analysis into strategy, to think and plan strategically as well as creatively 
• Strong leadership skills, incl. ability to work on own initiative, within a team and with a wide range of people
• Ability to maintain and deepen partner relations and political networks 
• Ability and willingness to facilitate/chair workshops and panels 
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and experience in political communication

The offer includes: 40 hours, full time, flexible hours, home office possible • 54,000-62,000 ZAR gross salary per month, depending on the candidate’s experience • Medical aid subsidy of up to R 3,600/month • Medical aid gap cover • annual leave 21 days • max 12 days study leave per year • 15% provident fund • 13th cheque to be paid in November.

FES is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. 

A written application, incl. a letter of motivation and a CV, can be submitted via email to info.sa@fes.deby 16th June 2025. Please send the application in PDF format. Only successful candidates will be contacted.