Education Portfolio Lead — Strategy to Impact

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual seeks a results-driven leader to head the Foundation’s Education portfolio, translating strategy into measurable school-level impact. You will oversee program design, delivery, partnerships and governance, ensuring literacy, numeracy and teacher-support interventions align with local needs.

The role requires multi-site program management, stakeholder engagement with government structures, rigorous monitoring and learning, and strong leadership to drive budgets, risk and performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Science, Community Development or related field.
• Strong analytical capability including interpretation of programme data, needs assessments and education evidence.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into practical delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing partners, stakeholders and service providers; people-management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education portfolio strategy, design and implementation roadmap with annual plans, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee end-to-end programme design and delivery from needs assessment to contract, implementation and close-out.
• Coordinate school-level implementation with partner activity and employee volunteerism to avoid disrupting teaching and learning.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with schools, implementation partners and government structures.

Skills

Analytical ability

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Facilitation skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Education

Development studies

Job description

Old Mutual seeks a results-driven leader to head the Foundation’s Education portfolio, translating strategy into measurable school-level impact. You will oversee program design, delivery, partnerships and governance, ensuring literacy, numeracy and teacher-support interventions align with local needs.

The role requires multi-site program management, stakeholder engagement with government structures, rigorous monitoring and learning, and strong leadership to drive budgets, risk and performance.