Website Managing Editor – Africa Youth Portal
Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaContract: 12-Month Fixed-Term (Part-Time, 3 days/week)
Reports to: Head of Youth Programmes
Salary: R300,000 – R330,000 p.a.

About SAIIA
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) is an independent, non-profit public policy think tank dedicated to leveraging rigorous research and policy engagement to advance a well-governed, peaceful, economically sustainable and globally engaged Africa. For over nine decades, SAIIA has been at the forefront of shaping policy debates on Africa's international relations, governance, and economic development. Through its Youth@SAIIA programme, the Institute empowers young Africans (ages 13–25) to participate actively in shaping their communities and the continent’s future.

About the Role
We are seeking a Website Managing Editor for the Africa Youth Portal. This part-time role offers the opportunity to lead the strategic growth of a platform that makes African policy research accessible to youth across the continent and beyond. You will play a pivotal role in content strategy, editorial quality, and audience engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and rebranding of the Africa Youth Portal.
• Develop and implement a content strategy to expand reach and engagement.
• Oversee editorial production, including text, visuals, and multimedia content.
• Build and maintain networks with researchers, scholars, and journalists.
• Ensure technical accessibility and usability, including for low-bandwidth users.
• Execute social media strategy and monitor analytics to refine impact.
• Manage budgets, reporting, and project timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, International Affairs, or related fields.
• 7+ years in news, policy analysis, or research, including 4+ years in digital content creation.
• Strong editorial, storytelling, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with African policy issues and online engagement strategies.
• Fluent in English with excellent writing skills, strong verbal communication and media engagement skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with web management, CMS, or design tools.
• Knowledge of other pan-African languages (e.g., French, Portuguese, Kiswahili, Arabic).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV with a cover letter as one document, and three references on the SAIIA website https://saiia.org.za/work-with-us/ by 07 November 2025.

Why Join SAIIA?
Shape how African youth access, engage with, and use policy research. Work in a dynamic environment, building networks and influencing Africa’s policy landscape.

Preference will be given to South African citizens and employment equity candidates.
SAIIA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Contact information

Shannon Gard