Anti-Trafficking Assistant & Office Manager

Love Justice International; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Love Justice International in Umhlali, South Africa, seeks an Anti-Trafficking Assistant & Office Manager who can coordinate projects and run the local office with integrity and care. The role blends 70% project coordination for the anti-trafficking program and 30% office management, reporting to the Senior Director of Anti-Trafficking and Chief of Staff.

A bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience are required; proficiency with Google Workspace and basic budgeting is

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, administration, or office management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: travel, expenses, meeting coordination, reports, and communications.
• Project Coordination: track projects, pilot setups, special projects, and in-country operations reviews.
• Office & Operations Management: day-to-day office duties, budgets, vendor relations, and visitor logistics.

Skills

Project coordination

Office administration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Basic financial administration

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: South Africa,

Anti-Trafficking Assistant & Office Manager

About Us: Love Justice International (LJI) is a Christian nonprofit driven by a singular calling: to help the Church share the love of Christ by bringing justice for the least of these. This calling leads us to our mission: Driving the downfall of slavery by disrupting human trafficking in transit.

What We Offer

Opportunities to truly change lives are exceptionally rare—but at LJI, that is exactly the kind of impact you can have. Although we’re a nonprofit, we operate as an "Impact Engineering" organization, focused solely on maximizing real-world outcomes. By combining scientific and business principles with field-led, locally informed insights, we intercept potential trafficking victims for under $150 each, creating a ripple effect that prevents several more individuals from enslavement. This remarkable efficiency underscores the profound, far-reaching impact your work can have on countless lives.

Joining LJI means stepping into an opportunity to deeply impact lives by combating injustice and expressing the transformative love of Christ. At LJI, you'll be part of a connected, purpose-driven team committed to impactful, kingdom-class excellence.

We offer competitive and thoughtful benefits packages tailored to the specific role and location of our staff. Benefit offerings are designed to support wellness, work-life balance, and overall staff care. Details of specific benefits will vary based on location, local standards, and applicable regulations.

Position Type: Full Time; Salaried; Umhlali, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Program and Position Overview

This is a combined role serving both the anti-trafficking program and the Umhali office that supports it. Roughly 70% of the position provides project coordination and administrative support to the anti-trafficking team, and roughly 30% provides day‑to‑day management of the office itself. We are looking for one capable, versatile person who can move comfortably between substantive project work and the practical work that keeps an office running well.

The Anti-Trafficking Project Coordinator & Office Manager will report to the Senior Director of Anti-Trafficking for the project coordination portion of the role, and to the Chief of Staff for the office management portion. The position will be based at our Program HQ in Umhlali, South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support (±40%) - reporting to the Senior Director of Anti-Trafficking

• Manage travel (multi-country field travel, visas, per diems) and expenses
• Coordinate the AT meeting cycle (invites, agendas, minutes, ClickUp tasks)
• Coordinate workshops, training and gatherings (logistics, materials, budget, travel)
• Coordinate AT staff recruitment/onboarding logistics
• Coordinate and track grant deadlines and deliverables; and assemble reports
• Prepare field trip packs and the post-trip action list
• Handle inbound marketing/fundraising requests
• Coordinate new-country setup to completion for each new pilot
• Prepare pre-read briefs before external calls
• Maintain the partner and stakeholder contact database, flywheel
• Administer AT comms channels (group membership, removals etc.)
• Proofread and format for consistency across AT documents
• Team care and culture admin (birthdays, recognition, retreats)
• Attend and support AT prayer meetings and prayer ministry

Project Coordination (±30%)

• Track and coordinate AT projects/labs to completion
• Coordinate new-country setup to completion for each new pilot
• Deliver assigned special projects (research, surveys, audits etc.), including written findings.
• Conduct in-country operations reviews

Office & Operations Management (±30%) - reporting to the Chief of Staff

• Manage the day‑to‑day running of the office, keeping common areas tidy, stocked, and functional.
• Run local errands, including supplies, post, and collections.
• Coordinate office logistics for meetings and visitors, including hosting and set‑up.
• Manage small office budgets, petty cash, receipts, and reconciliation.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and the building or landlord.
• Provide occasional logistical assistance for staff and visiting guests, including travel and accommodation arrangements.

Christian Culture

The work at Love Justice International (including the duties listed above) is conducted within a culture that strives to emulate Christ and make Him first and central. As part of our team, we seek staff who embrace the following expressions of what it means to Abide in Christ, our first Global Value.

• Our primary identity is in Christ
• We believe God is sovereign over injustice
• We are made, called, and led By Christ
• We commit to connect with Jesus
• Prayer should be central to our work
• Our conduct is our testimony

We believe that our mission is not only about what we do but also how we do it - through faith, prayer, and obedience to Christ.

Qualifications

Mission & Faith Alignment

• Mature Christian faith and agreement with our Global Value to "Abide in Christ"
• Knowledge, understanding, and agreement with how the Christian Gospel ministers to "the least of these" (Matthew 25:40) and guides us in our mission
• Agreement with our Core Value "Be the Kingdom" (in mission execution and personal conduct)
• Acknowledgment of our Statement of Faith
• Passion for justice and advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations.

Education & Experience

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in project coordination, administration, operations, or office management
• A valid driver's license and the ability to run local errands (required)

Competencies & Skills

• Organizational Skills - Able to manage multiple projects and competing details accurately and on time
• Service Orientation - Willing to do practical, hands‑on work; no task is beneath this role
• Prioritization Across Managers - Able to hold demands from two managers and flag conflicts early rather than letting work slip
• Communication Abilities - Strong written and verbal skills for reports, presentations, and correspondence with a global team
• Independent Work Ethic - Takes direction well and works with minimal supervision
• Technical Proficiency - Competent with Google Workspace, project management tools, and basic financial administration.

Application Process

Nominations, inquiries, and questions concerning this search may be directed to [e-mail].

Please allow us 1-2 weeks to process your application.