Should You Work With Us?

Are you passionate about strengthening social justice?

Do you want to help people and organisations to connect to their purpose?

Do you see yourself taking action for social justice by strengthening transformative processes?

If you’ve answered “Yes” to the questions above – then you should consider joining our dynamic team as an intern or joining our consultant network.

Founded in 2000, we are Southern Africa’s leading socio-economic development consultancy.

Our evaluation work is engaging and meaningful; our training and facilitation is fun and exciting.

Our specialist multi-role consultants are trainers, evaluators, researchers and facilitators, with a deep understanding of the social development field.

We hate boring and we have no time for stagnant, outdated methods. Southern Hemisphere brings planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (PMEL) to life. We power up planning, magnify monitoring, elevate evaluation and lighten up learning to create tangible, impactful change.

Project Finance Supervisor

Key Responsibilities – Summary 
  • Manage project budgets and financial data in Xero. 
  • Maintain project invoicing, payment schedules, and financial records. 
  • Prepare project payments and supporting financial documentation. 
  • Support project costings, reconciliations, reporting, and audits. 
Qualifications, Experience and Skills 
  • Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field. 
  • Experience in project finance administration, bookkeeping, or accounting. 
  • Strong working knowledge of Xero. 
  • Strong financial administration and reconciliation skills. 

Location: Salt River, Cape Town

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: R25,000 – R30,000 per month (dependent on qualifications and experience)

For a detailed job description and application information, please contact info@southernhemisphere.co.za. Due date: 02 September 2026.

Tenders and New Business Coordinator 

Key Responsibilities – summary
  • Identify tender and new business opportunities. 
  • Coordinate proposal and tender submissions. 
  • Draft and edit proposals and related business development materials. 
  • Maintain tender systems, records, and reporting. 
  • Track pipeline activity and support business development initiatives. 
Qualifications, Experience and Skills 
  • Relevant qualification. 
  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience. 
  • Strong writing, research, coordination, and communication skills. 
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail 

Location: Cape Town 

Contract Type: Permanent, 6month probation  

Start Date: As soon as possible 

Salary: R28,000 per month, plus performance-based incentives 

For a detailed job description and application information, please contact info@southernhemisphere.co.za.

Project Coordinator Job Description (MERL Practitioner support)

Purpose

To serve as the administrative and project coordination backbone across Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) projects, ensuring efficient scheduling, tracking, reporting, and liaison, while acting as a core team member under the supervision of the Operations Manager and being answerable to the relevant project manager. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoys working across multiple projects and countries.

Key Responsibilities – summary

  • Project Coordination & Administration
  • Communication & System Support

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Qualification  in Project Management / Business Administration or related field. Relevant certifications (CAPM, PMP, Prince2) are pluses. 
  • Experience: at least 3 years in project coordination or administrative roles; experience within Research, Consulting   or NGO environments strongly preferred. 


Relevant Experience:

  • Research, fieldwork management and coordination experience, ideally in monitoring, evaluation, research, or learning contexts.
  • Previous work in a research agency or consultancy environment.
  • Hands-on experience as a research assistant or fieldwork coordinator, or project administrator.
  • Experience supporting coordination of multi-country or complex projects, with exposure to diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven track record in coordinating project logistics, knowledge management systems, and administrative project processes.

Appointment date
Immediate – Permanent
Cape Town
Southern Hemisphere adheres to the South African employment equity framework.

Salary
Suggested package for this role: R 20 000 (cost to company, which includes a contribution for
medical aid, retirement annuity)

Please send your motivation letter and cv to info@southernhemisphere.co.za,

Consultants

Southern Hemisphere’s Consultant Network

We work with a wide network of external consultants across the globe.

We frequently team up with external consultants, many of whom are sector experts, development consultants, evaluators, trainers, and researchers.

Your time with Southern Hemisphere will give you the opportunity to connect with some of the most inspired and renowned minds in the field.

The consultants who join our team tend to want to stay, and often find in us a resource of both friends and collaborators for years to come.

If you’re an intern you can expect to enrich your future endeavors by equipping you with a comprehensive skill set which few organisations on the African continent can offer under one roof.

Please send your CV and covering letter highlighting your interest in working with us to: info@southernhemisphere.co.za or upload below.

 

Internship

Entry Requirements

Our ideal candidates should:

  • Have completed an MA program in Social Sciences, Economics, Politics or Research Psychology (Note: both the coursework and thesis components should be complete)
  • Be innovative, organised and flexible
  • Be able to work independently
  • Have a research background (subjects in qualitative and/or quantitative Research Methodology)

Please note: International students are required to make arrangements for their visa application; however, Southern Hemisphere provides support where needed.

Internship Duration

The internship program is offered over a one-year period. Interns are required to work 40 hours per week.

Internship Benefits

Interns will be paid a monthly stipend for the period of the internship.

Interns will get invaluable experience and gain practical skills for development.

How to Apply to an Internship at Southern Hemisphere:

Email us your CV, together with a letter of motivation, highlighting:

  • Your reasons for choosing Southern Hemisphere for your internship
  • Your understanding of what we do as an organisation
  • How you foresee us assisting you during your internship
  • What you want to achieve during the internship
  • The skills that you wish to develop / enhance during your internship
  • The skills that you will be able to contribute to Southern Hemisphere
  • A brief description of yourself as a person

Southern Hemisphere adheres to the South African employment equity framework.