• Location: Cape Town, South Africa
• Reports to: Senior Program Associate (SA)
• Direct Reports: No direct reports
• Salary Range: R650,000 – R750,000 
• Updated: November 2026 

About the role 

CPI is recruiting for a Program Associate position that will support CPI’s work across its South Africa based programs and it’s
recently established Global Transformation Facility for Paris Alignment of Financial Intermediaries (GTPariF) program in the US. The Program Associate will support the full grant lifecycle from project proposals to award closeouts, budget and resource planning, business development, contracting and risk management, financial and narrative reporting processes for major climate finance programs and projects.

To Apply 

As part of your application please attach your resume, cover letter and answer the questions found in the application portal by Monday 23rd November 2026.  

We do not recommend the use of AI to complete your application. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in South Africa and attend the Cape Town office regularly. CPI is unable to offer any visa sponsorship for this role  or cover any relocation costs.

Our Commitment 

Climate Policy Initiative is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are working to embed DEI across every facet of our organisation. We seek to establish a working environment where all board members, staff, volunteers, and contractors feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, education, or any other bias. We want to create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are openly valued as critical to the success of our organization and the achievement of our mission and vision.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.