In-School Manager

Centre for Communication Impact; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic In-School Manager to lead the planning and implementation of an innovative youth program. This role involves coordinating with schools and community stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery aligned with government policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social sciences and management, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Join a passionate team committed to making a meaningful impact in the education and development sector, where your leadership will help shape the future of youth engagement in communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management/supervisory role.
• Current registration with the relevant regulatory body/authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of the in-school AYP program.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders and advocate for program activities.

Skills

Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology or Social Science

Job description

Duration: Immediate until 28th of February 2025

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Organisational Background

Centre for Community Impact (CCI) is a non-profit South African organisation based in Pretoria. We aim to be a centre of excellence in strategic health and development communication programs that are centred around meaningful Community Engagement.

Reporting Relationships

The In-School Manager reports to AYP Programme Manager. The position supervises in-school based teams.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the in-school AYP program in the Subdistrict to achieve results against set objectives.
• Oversee overall mapping of schools and supportive services.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders i.e. government departments, schools, community leadership and all other relevant stakeholders.
• Advocate for the implementation of the in-school AYP program activities with the various school management teams (i.e. SMTs, DMTs, SGBs) as well as district and local leadership forums.
• Ensure the in-school AYP program supports and is aligned with the new DBE HIV/TB/STI Policy, Integrated School Health Policy (ISHP) and other relevant government policies.
• Work with the AYP program strategic information (SI) team to ensure all program related data is collected, validated, reported and utilised accurately and timeously to inform and guide evidence-based program planning and implementation.
• Work with the AYP program SI team to ensure that the in-school AYP program staff have the necessary capacity to use biometric data management system as applicable.
• Assess and identify capacity needs of in-school AYP program staff and provide capacity building, mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision as appropriate.
• Actively participate in on-site data verification and routine data quality assessment (DQA).

Qualifications

• An appropriate 4-year Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Social Science or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Current registration with the relevant regulatory body/authority.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management/supervisory role.
• Good writing skills that will enable the incumbent to compile reports.
• Knowledge and experience of the education and development sector.
• Able to engage with high-level Departmental officials.
• Previous experience within adolescents & youth programs.
• Sufficient knowledge of Department of Basic Education Policies.
• Recognizable experience working with various stakeholders and participating in multi-stakeholder forums.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Performance management and monitoring skills.
• High-level planning and problem-solving skills. Must be dynamic, innovative, and self-motivated.

Application Process

• Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to CCI Human Resources at [e-mail].
• Please use the job title “In School – Bojanala” as the subject line for your application.
• Only email submissions will be accepted or considered.
• The closing date for applications is the 10th of August 2024.
• Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.