President of SHAWCO Education

SHAWCO Education; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

SHAWCO Education is seeking a President to lead its Executive team. This role involves strategic planning, operational management, and community engagement. The President will oversee various educational initiatives and collaborate with external partners, enhancing the organization's impact in the Western Cape.

Benefits

Networking with experienced employees

Training in project management skills

Recognition of volunteer hours through UCT Plus

Enhancement of CV with valuable experiences

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience required.
• Ability to represent SHAWCO Education effectively.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees the implementation of the strategic plan.
• Manages operations, administration, planning, finances, and human resources.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Critical Thinking

Communication

Conflict Management

Education

Registered UCT Student

Job description

Level : Executive

Number : Looking for two UCT students

Reports to : SHAWCO Board of Governance

Closing date : 23:55 on Friday, 1st October

SHAWCO is a student-run volunteer society and a standalone Nonprofit Organisation (NPO). This duality allows SHAWCO Education the unique opportunity to engage in a variety of projects and programmes. The overall goal for SHAWCO Education is to help support students (high school and university) in as many ways as possible.

The President is the head coordinator of the Education sector and is accountable for determining the sector's strategic goals and ensuring their implementation alongside SHAWCO's management team. This includes guiding the Executive and Senior Leadership (SL) in the day-to-day operations of their projects, executive oversight for board accountability, management and administration, financial oversight, and risk management. Through the President's discretion, the responsibilities of the education sector areas of mental health, computer literacy, and law initiatives will be split amongst the Executive.

SHAWCO's Projects

Below is a list of current and potential projects SHAWCO will engage in:

• Mental Health Workshops for students and volunteers
• Matric Support Initiative (MSI), providing support for Matric students, including mentor and mentee programmes
• SHAWCO Digital Literacy, a programme to help improve computer literacy levels among students
• SHAWCO Reading Programme, a short project in Hout Bay to promote reading enjoyment among students
• SHAWCO Bank, a long-term initiative to ensure volunteers (UCT students) receive full benefits of their volunteer experience

As a member of the Executive, the President :

• Designs and oversees the implementation of the strategic plan
• Provides leadership in curriculum development, teaching, holistic learning, and community development
• Oversees the management of operations, administration, planning, finances, and human resources
• Enhances the overall quality of participant experience
• Manages key strategic relationships with external partners, local communities, foundations, and donors
• Performs representative and ceremonial duties
• Represents the Education sector on the UCT Developmental Agency Sub-Committee alongside the SHAWCO Health president
• Serves as an executive member of the SHAWCO board of governance, representing the Education sector

Benefits

• Opportunity to engage with a Nonprofit Organisation (NPO)
• Networking with experienced SHAWCO employees and external partners such as Dell
• Training in valuable project management skills beneficial for future careers
• Recognition of volunteer hours through UCT Plus
• Enhancement of CV with valuable experiences
• Opportunity to build friendships and be part of SHAWCO's history
• Chance to impact the future of SHAWCO and the lives of many within the Western Cape

Requirements

• Registered UCT student for the current academic year(s)
• Commitment to the vision and reputation of the Education sector
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Good academic standing
• Ability to represent SHAWCO Education and the organisation effectively
• Critical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-management skills

Time Commitments

• Weekly Executive Committee meetings (2 hours)
• Weekly executive meetings (1 hour)
• Biweekly Senior Leadership meetings (2 hours)
• Flexible availability for additional meetings and consultations (~2 hours/week)
• Total minimum commitment of approximately 10 hours per week for regular operations
• Additional quarterly commitments (~8 hours per quarter), including the Annual General Meeting

How to apply

• Complete the online application form by clicking 'Apply Now' below
• Attach your full Curriculum Vitae (labelled 'Attached Resume')
• Include at least 2 contactable references or testimonials verifying your abilities and character

For questions, please email us.

DISCLAIMER :

SHAWCO Education reserves the right to modify responsibilities without notice and not to appoint if suitable candidates are not found.

Required Experience : Chief

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education, Classroom Experience, Education Administration, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Adult Education, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Administrative Experience, Leadership Experience, Program Development, Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Executive Management

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1