Country Director, Sesame Workshop South Africa

Summary: Sesame Workshop (SW) is looking for a collaborative, creative and focused senior leader to serve as the Country Director in South Africa, guiding the next phase of organizational growth. From the office base in Johannesburg, the Country Director is the senior-most leader in the country team, with overall strategic and operational responsibility for the staff, programs, financials, and execution of SW’s mission in South Africa. The successful candidate will lead the organization in building on the successful impact programs of the past and widespread brand trust, leveraging the strength of the Takalani Sesame show to help children in South Africa grow smarter, stronger and kinder.   

Sesame Workshop Hybrid Work Policy  

This position is based at our South Africa office in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and follows a hybrid work model.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV to TalentAcquisition@sesame.org for consideration, and ensure to put “Country Director” on your subject line.