Lead STEM mentor - Cape Town regional centre

Raizcorp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed monthly stipend

Termly performance incentives

Travel reimbursement

Technology tools provided

Professional regional visibility

Job summary

Raizcorp is recruiting for a Lead STEM Mentor to anchor the Regional Centre in the Cape Town area, within the Engen EMSS framework. The role targets strong Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or English educators who will extend their impact beyond the classroom.

You will mentor learners, coordinate the regional centre, and support on-site sessions with digital monitoring and regular reporting. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase) educator required.
• Permanent SACE registration required.
• Specialised in Mathematics, Physical Sciences or English (HL/FAL).
• At least 3 years of FET teaching experience.
• Criminal record clear and Child Protection Register clearance.
• Must be able to travel weekly within region with own vehicle.
• Must have permission from current employer to take on after-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly 2-hour in-person consultation sessions.
• Rotate between feeder schools in your region and mentor learners.
• Track assignments on the digital campus and monitor progress.
• Coordinate venues, administer assessments, and support events.
• Submit weekly and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Digital tools proficiency

Organised

Willing to travel

Education

B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase)

SACE registration

Specialised in Mathematics/Physical Sciences/English (HL/FAL)

3 years FET teaching experience

Criminal record clearance & Child Protection Register

Employer permission for after-hours work

Tools

WhatsApp

Mobile device readiness

Job description

Lead STEM Mentor – Regional centre (Cape Town region)

Contract Period: January 2027 – December 2027
Type: Fixed-Term Part Time
Time commitment: Approximately 7 – 10 hours per week
Monthly income: R10 000.00 per month cost to company
Quarterly incentive: R4 000.00 per quarter, subject to completion of deliverables and performance requirements.

Engen Maths & Science Schools Programme (EMSS) Project - Energising Minds for Africa’s Future

Are you a strong Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or English educator who wants to extend your impact beyond your classroom?

Do you want to mentor high-potential learners, coordinate a regional STEM centre, and be part of a nationally recognised programme backed by Engen?

The Engen Maths & Science Schools Programme (EMSS) is recruiting Lead STEM Mentors to anchor Regional Centres specifically in the Cape Town area.

About the programme:

EMSS supports high-potential learners in Mathematics and Physical Sciences through:

• In-person learner onboarding
• Weekly rotating consultation sessions
• Benchmark assessments
• A digital learning campus
• Specialized workbooks in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• Structured assignment tracking
• In-person Winter School and exam preparation
• Annual awards and recognition ceremonies

Each Regional Centre is led by one committed mentor responsible for ensuring structure, accountability and learner progression.

About the role:

You will serve as the academic anchor for your assigned centre.

1. Weekly in-person academic support

• Deliver one 2-hour consultation session each week.
• Rotate between feeder schools in your region.
• Mentor learners on how to approach their learning and how to develop academic discipline and positive learning habits.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning.

2. Digital monitoring and learner accountability

• Track assignment completion on the digital campus.
• Identify learners who are falling behind.
• Follow up and provide structured support.
• Encourage and celebrate strong performance.

3. Centre coordination

• Coordinate venues with participating schools.
• Administer and invigilate benchmark assessments.
• Support onboarding, Winter School and awards events.
• Represent the programme professionally in your region.

4. Structured reporting

• Maintain attendance registers and session documentation.
• Submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Escalate academic or attendance concerns.

Minimum criteria:

You need the following skills, qualifications and experience to apply:

• A qualified B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase) educator.
• Permanent and valid SACE registration.
• Specialised in Mathematics, Physical Sciences or English language (HL/FAL).
• With at least 3 years of FET teaching experience.
• A clear criminal record and clear Child Protection Register screening result.
• Organised, reliable and disciplined.
• Comfortable using digital tools (both software and hardware)
• Able to travel weekly within your assigned region (own vehicle required).
• A personal cellular device capable of running WhatsApp.
• Able to coordinate events and manage logistics professionally.
• Experience mentoring high-performing learners is an advantage.
• We are looking for educators who value consistency, structure and measurable progress.
• You must have express permission from your existing employer to take on after-hours / additional work opportunities.

What you gain and project support:

You will receive the following:

• A fixed monthly stipend.
• Termly performance incentives.
• Travel reimbursement (AA rate for long-distance travel exceeding 100km round trip).
• Technology tools with which to complete function for the duration of the programme.
• Exposure to blended learning models.
• Participation in a nationally recognised STEM initiative.
• Professional visibility within your region.
• The opportunity to be part of a modern, data-driven education ecosystem focused on measurable academic outcomes.

Standards and accountability:

This is a structured programme. Performance is measured through:

• Session delivery (not missing sessions)
• Reporting compliance
• Attendance submission
• Required documentation and compliance activities
• This is a high-trust, high-standard environment.

Why this role matters:

As a Lead STEM Mentor, you will:

• Strengthen Mathematics and Science performance.
• Support high-potential learners beyond the classroom.
• Reinforce discipline and academic confidence.

Contribute to a 30-year legacy STEM programme.

Regional centres:

As a Lead STEM Mentor, you will be responsible for one of the following centers:

• Western Cape: Cape Town area