Vacancy: Resource Officer (Corporate Engagement & Administrative Support)

Are you passionate about climate justice, ethical food systems, animal welfare, and eco-justice? SAFCEI is looking for a Resource Officer.

Job Title: Resource Officer (Corporate Engagement & Administrative Support)

About the Role: We are looking for a reliable, organised, and detail-oriented Resource Officer to help support our NGO's daily operations and drive corporate engagement within the food and restaurant industry. This person should be comfortable handling a variety of administrative tasks, staying organised, and keeping things moving efficiently behind the scenes while building external partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate corporate engagement and relationship-building initiatives specifically targeted at the food industry and restaurants.
• Manage schedules, calendars, and appointments, particularly for outreach and partnership meetings.
• Respond to emails and assist with communication between the NGO and corporate partners.
• Help coordinate projects, workflows, and day-to-day operations.
• Organise documents, files, and company records.
• Enter and update information in spreadsheets and systems, and assist with basic reporting, data entry, and follow-up tasks.
• Support leadership with general administrative needs.

Requirements:

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication is essential for corporate outreach.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively to balance external engagement and internal resource support.
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, and online tools.
• Professional, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous administrative or assistant experience is a plus.

We’re looking for someone proactive and reliable who can help keep things running smoothly. Given the dynamic nature of supporting an NGO, the role requires flexibility, a quick learner who can easily adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Interested?
Send a short motivation and your CV to melanie@safcei.org.za by 24 April 2026.