Furs For Life South Africa Manager

Position

Furs For Life South Africa Manager

Location

Durban (preferred) South Africa

Start Date

01 July 2026                                                                                                   

Duration

1 year fixed-term contract

The ideal candidate must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

The Position

The Furs for Life South Africa Manager will perform the following responsibilities:

Partnerships

• Maintain strong relationships with key partners, including Nazareth Baptist Church (Shembe), African Congregational Church, African Methodist Church, CONTRALESSA and other cultural and religious groups in South Africa.
• In coordination with the Furs for Life Project Coordinator, identify and approach traditional communities open to the use of synthetic fur for cultural ceremonies.

Commercialisation of Heritage Fur

• Manage commercialising Heritage Fur garments, including managing distribution and sales of furs, both direct to customers and to third-party traders.
  
  

 Finance and Reports

• Assist in managing the South African project budget in accordance with donor and Panthera guidelines and policies.
• Assist with fundraising for the expansion of the program.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial and technical donor reports.

Project Management

• Oversee relevant South African field staff in the delivery of the project.
• Ensure the coordination and integration of the program with other relevant Panthera activities.
• Develop and oversee community surveys to gauge the reception and use of synthetic fur among traditional communities.
• Where necessary, attending and assisting with training events and workshops.
• When necessary, travel to rural and traditional community areas.
•   Representing Panthera in external meetings and fora as required.

Minimum Requirements

• An Honours Degree in a relevant conservation science, social science, business administration, or management discipline
• A minimum of 2 years’ work experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (especially Excel)
• Attention to detail

How to Apply

Applications close 19 June 2026. Please apply by visiting Panthera’s Career Page. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter.  CVs must include three professional referees and their contact details.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.