Careers at BackaBuddy
Connecting people with purpose, helping campaigners raise what they need and enabling donors to see their impact in action
Work that’s built on purpose and trust
BackaBuddy is a donations-based crowdfunding platform built to help people. We believe people are powerful, and we build systems that help generosity scale safely.
Our Values
BackaBuddy exists to ignite the GECKO spirit in every human.
Generosity, Empathy, Compassion, Kindness, and Openness.
Generosity
Giving freely and fully, with care.
Empathy
Understanding what others feel and why it matters.
Compassion
Standing with people when support is needed most.
Kindness
Choosing warmth, care and connection in how we work.
Openness
Welcoming new ideas, people and perspectives.
How we connect
We stay connected through team standups, wider check-ins, a Friday online social and monthly in-person connection.
How we work
Our core hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with flexibility discussed with your lead.
Who we are
We’re a diverse team across South Africa and beyond, building a company that reflects the communities we serve.
What we look for
We’re building a team that takes ownership, protects trust, and communicates clearly.
Accountability
We take ownership, communicate clearly and follow through.
Impact
We care about real outcomes for real people.
Growth
We learn, improve and bring solutions.
Service
We care for our users, teammates and the communities we support.
Think you’d be a great fit for BackaBuddy?
We’re always in hiring season. If you’re a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Tell us where you see yourself adding value at BackaBuddy, and we’ll keep you in mind when the right opportunity opens.
Want to find out more? Contact [email protected]
Current Job Openings
Explore our current openings below. Each role includes the team, location and what success looks like.
Don’t see the right fit? Join our talent community below and we’ll stay in touch.
We’re Hiring: Impact Sales Operating Manager
BackaBuddy is hiring an Impact Sales Operating Manager to lead the sales function driving 10x growth in people-powered fundraising across South Africa. You’ll build systems, teams, and toolkits that empower…
We’re Hiring: Finance Processing Clerk
BackaBuddy is South Africa’s leading crowdfunding platform, empowering individuals and charities to raise funds for causes that matter. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and compassionate Finance Processing Clerk to join…
Job listing at BackaBuddy: Verification Officer
BackaBuddy is South Africa’s leading online donations-based platform. They are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and compassionate Verification Officer to join them in their friendly team. Position Objective: Position: Verification…