WE ARE HIRING: Water Activist

🌊 Join the fight for Water Justice: WaterCAN is hiring a Campaign Coordinator with a Water Activist background!

WaterCAN is on a mission to secure clean, safe, and affordable water for all South Africans — and we’re looking for a passionate, strategic, and people-focused Water Justice Campaign Coordinator to help lead the charge.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work with communities, challenge injustice, and drive real change in water governance, then we want to hear from you!

💡 About the role

As our Campaign Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering our advocacy and public awareness campaigns. This includes building a powerful Citizen Science Activist Network, coordinating grassroots action, and pushing for fair water policies — especially for marginalized communities.

This Johannesburg-based role (with hybrid working and some travel) is perfect for a changemaker with both heart and hustle.

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🧩 What you will be doing

  • 🧠 Leading strategic advocacy and public campaigns

  • 🗣️ Creating compelling messaging

  • 🧪 Building our citizen science water testing programme

  • 🤝 Engaging with affected communities and building strong partnerships

  • 📈 Helping WaterCAN grow through reporting, fundraising, and stakeholder relations

🎓 What you bring

  • An Honours degree (or equivalent) in Environmental/Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field

  • 3–5 years’ experience in campaign coordination or community organising

  • Solid project management, research and communication skills

  • Passion for environmental justice and a collaborative mindset

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🌍 Why work with us?

At WaterCAN, you’ll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that values courage, innovation, integrity, and the power of citizen action. We believe water is a human right — and we’re building a movement to protect it.


📨 Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a short motivational letter to apply@watercan.org.za

🗓️ Deadline: Applications close soon, so don’t wait.