Education Access Programme Coordinator — Hybrid, East London

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Programme Coordinator for Education Access in East London, Eastern Cape. You will work with schools, families and community stakeholders to implement educational access programmes, remove barriers to enrollment, and monitor progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in programme coordination within education or non-profit sectors. A hybrid work arrangement is offered, with responsibilities including planning, reporting, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in programme coordination or management.
• Demonstrated understanding of educational challenges faced by disadvantaged children.
• Experience in community engagement and working with schools is essential.
• Strong organizational, planning, and logistical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders, including children, parents, teachers, and community leaders.
• Proficiency in data collection and basic analysis.
• Familiarity with the Eastern Cape education landscape, particularly around East London.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of educational access programmes in partnership with schools and community organizations in the East London area.
• Facilitate outreach activities to identify children and families in need of educational support.
• Organize and manage workshops, tutoring sessions, and school support initiatives.
• Liaise with school administrators, teachers, and parents to address educational challenges and promote student success.
• Monitor student progress and program effectiveness, collecting data and preparing reports.
• Assist in the development of educational materials and resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders and beneficiaries.
• Manage programme logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, and communication.
• Ensure programmes are delivered in a timely and efficient manner, adhering to quality standards.
• Contribute to programme planning, evaluation, and reporting processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Data collection & analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Programme Coordinator for Education Access in East London, Eastern Cape. You will work with schools, families and community stakeholders to implement educational access programmes, remove barriers to enrollment, and monitor progress.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in programme coordination within education or non-profit sectors. A hybrid work arrangement is offered, with responsibilities including planning, reporting, and stakeholder