DGMT – Innovation Director

DGMT is a node of public innovation for South Africa driving towards a flourishing South African people, economy, and society. DGMT sees itself as a strategic investor and public innovator, not a grant maker. DGMT operates by supporting and drawing on the grounded innovations of civil society; identifying and incubating breakthrough strategies; engaging in policy processes; and developing strategic coalitions and public advocacy.

We are delighted to be supporting DGMT in their search for an Innovation Director – Keep All Children on Track by Grade 4.

The Innovation Director will shape and direct DGMT’s proactive strategy for the goal – Keep All Children on Track by Grade 4. The incumbent will build and sustain alliances with other funders, government, civil society organisations and the corporate sector. Working with the rest of the DGMT innovation team (staff and Trustees) to identify new opportunities and different ways of working for greater impact.

If you are a good strategist who is committed to driving social policy and development with an interest in early childhood development, then this role is for you.

For more information and application instructions, please see: Innovation Director – Keep All Children on Track by Grade 4.

Application Deadline: 11 October 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.