Ocean Job Board
OceanHub Africa
OceanHub Africa (OHA) is on a mission to inspire and support ocean-minded start-ups with the
express aim of nurturing an environmentally conscious and profitable economy. One that effectively mitigates the effects of global warming, as well as oceans’ overexploitation and pollution throughout the African continent.
We are expanding our existing team in 2026 and are looking for suitably qualified, experienced and
passionate people to join us and make a measurable difference to individuals, communities and the environment.
Operations Lead:
Critical to our future success, this role leads multiple teams to deliver our strategic goals, developing and establishing systems and processes that will enhance quality while maintaining the flexibility needed to support growing businesses and community initiatives.
Acceleration Lead:
Fully responsible for the end-to-end design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our acceleration programmes, ensuring founders progress toward investment, revenue, and impact milestones. Grow our presence on the African continent by expanding our Entrepreneur-in Residence services and startup cohorts.
Venture Studio Lead:
Drive the full problem to solution cycle for all venture studio projects, coordinating efforts of multiple internal and external stakeholders to create products and processes that can be spun off into commercially successful operations.
Consulting Lead:
Take the reigns of our consulting function and grow our knowledge impact within both our established ecosystem as well as new players we want to draw into our ecosystem, expanding our reach and influence as we spread the extent of our programs, processes and philosophy on the African continent.
To be considered for any of these positions, you will need to have a relevant tertiary qualification and preferably a post graduate qualification in business administration, commerce or similar, at least 3 years' experience in a venture development or business accelerator environment, managing projects and teams to successfully deliver environment impact driven solutions that sustainably grow and empower people and communities.
Strong analytical skills coupled with excellent verbal and written communication are paramount, as are demonstrated problem solving and decision-making abilities and an interest in sustainability, entrepreneurship, or ocean innovation is an advantage.
In return we offer the opportunity to co-create optimal program development and management systems for a growing innovation hub, and for you to share your knowledge and experience in delivering impact-driven programs and data-driven decision-making within a dynamic, purpose driven team.
In addition to flexible, hybrid working arrangements and a market related monthly salary, this role presents a unique opportunity to join a group of people who are focused on making a real difference in the lives of individuals and communities, whilst positively impacting sustainability, the environment and ocean economy. You will be exposed to and have the opportunity to create relationships with key industry players and thought leaders from around the world.
Visit our website or follow our social media feeds to discover more about who we are, what we do and what we are passionate about.
To express your interest in any of the above roles please email your contact details to mark@icsol.co.za