Head of Education Programmes

Parvana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An international philanthropic organization is seeking a strategic leader for educational programs in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program development and implementation within the South African context, with strong skills in leadership and financial oversight. This full-time role offers a chance to make a significant social impact through educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10 years in strategic leadership program development and implementation.
• Proven track record in managing and implementing educational programs within the South African context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the formulation and execution of overall strategy.
• Lead the lifecycle of new programs from design to launch.
• Compile and present strategic and operational reports.

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

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (NQF Level 8 or 9)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About our client :

An international and highly regarded organisation dedicated to doing good for society they are renowned for their ethics upliftment programs and while their tech environment is leading edge this organisation is ideal for someone who wants to make a real difference to the greater good of society. While this organisation has deep funding and you will earn well it is best suited to those who have a strong social conscience and humanitarian interests.

What you will be doing :

• Direct the formulation renewal and execution of JGFs overall strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable program roadmaps.
• Lead the complete lifecycle of new programs from design and development through to piloting and launch.
• Oversee the planning and execution of all program deliveries ensuring financial accountability and alignment.
• Monitor program health and analyse outcome reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with critical external partners (Funders stakeholders service providers etc.)
• Compile and present strategic and operational reports to the board executive committee and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to funding changes and potential reputational exposure to protect the organization.

What our client is looking for :

• A relevant tertiary degree would be highly beneficial (NQF Level 8 or 9) (Management Sciences Education etc.)
• 10 years in strategic leadership program development and implementation.
• Proven track record in managing and implementing educational programs within the South African context.
• Possesses strong strategic agility business acumen and organizational insight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with strong judgment and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex multi-stakeholder environments effectively.
• High-level diplomatic skills and the ability to engage sensitively with both public and private sector partners.
• Strong communication negotiation and presentation skills are required.
• Proven experience in financial oversight and organizational leadership.
• The candidate must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Job ID: J107037

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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

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1