Common Good

At Common Good, we believe that thriving teams build thriving communities. And right now, we’re looking for someone to help ours flourish. This is not just an HR role. It’s an invitation to shape culture, strengthen leadership, and steward the people systems of our organisation.

As part of our leadership team, you’ll work closely with the CEO to build an environment where people feel valued, seen, and equipped to do their best work and where the culture we cultivate on the inside is reflected in the change we see on the outside.

What You’ll Do:

• Champion staff wellbeing, engagement, and a deep sense of belonging
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and leadership development across the organisation
• Build HR systems and processes that are compliant and enabling
• Walk alongside leaders through complex people dynamics with wisdom and care
• Help shape the organisational culture from the inside out

Ideal Start Date: May 2026 (or sooner)
Applications Close: 10 April 2026
Based: Observatory, Cape Town

Apply: Send your CV, motivational cover letter, two recent work references, and the completed consent form to [email protected]

Please include the job title in the subject line.

Download the full job advert and application requirements: https://www.commongood.org.za/careers

Now Hiring: Collaboration Schools HR Officer - Help Build the People Systems Behind Better Schools

Common Good is looking for a detail-oriented and people-centred HR professional to join our Education team and support our growing network of Collaboration Schools. If you're someone who brings structure, care, and integrity to everything you do, and you're energised by working in dynamic school environments, this role puts you right at the heart of the work.

What You'll Do:
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations across partner schools
• Maintain employee records and assist with payroll and benefits administration
• Provide HR support to School Governing Bodies
• Travel nationally to partner schools on a termly basis
• Work closely with school leadership teams and the Common Good Education team

Ideal Start Date: May 2026 (or sooner)
Applications Close: 3 April 2026 Based: Observatory, Cape Town + Partner Schools
Apply: Send your CV, motivational cover letter, two recent work references, and the completed consent form to [email protected]

Please include the job title in the subject line.
Download the full job advert and application requirements:https://www.commongood.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Collaboration-Schools-Human-Resource-Officer.pdf

Education Consultancy Opportunities 📚

The Common Good Education Team is looking for experienced educators to join us as remote assessment moderators within our Collaboration Schools network.

We currently have three project-based consultancy positions available:
• Grade 3 isiXhosa Home Language & Mathematics Moderator
• Grade 6 isiXhosa Home Language Moderator
• Grade 9 isiXhosa Home Language Moderator

These roles focus on moderating CAPS-aligned assessments and ensuring high-quality materials for isiXhosa-speaking learners. The work is fully remote and project-based, with deliverables to be completed by 27 March 2026.

Full consultancy descriptions and application details can be found below:
Grade 3 Maths & IsiXhosa: https://bit.ly/Grade-3-IsiXhosa-Maths
Grade 6 IsiXhosa: https://bit.ly/Grade-6-IsiXhosa
Grade 9 IsiXhosa: https://bit.ly/Grade-9-IsiXhosa

📅 Applications close: 19 March 2026

If you have strong curriculum knowledge, assessment moderation experience, and a passion for improving education outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.