Lead STEM mentor - Durban (KZN) regional centre

Raizcorp; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 102,000 - 122,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed monthly stipend

Termly incentives

Travel reimbursement

Technology tools provided

Exposure to blended learning

Participation in STEM initiative

Professional regional visibility

Job summary

Engen’s Maths & Science Schools Programme seeks a Lead STEM Mentor for the Durban region. The role anchors a regional centre, delivering weekly in-person support, digital monitoring, and centre coordination. You will report on progress, coordinate venues and exams, and ensure learner accountability within a high-trust, structured program.

Requirements include a B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase), SACE registration, 3+ years FET teaching, and ability to travel weekly.

Qualifications

• B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase) educator.
• Permanent and valid SACE registration.
• Specialised in Mathematics, Physical Sciences or English (HL/FAL).
• At least 3 years of FET teaching experience.
• Clear criminal record and Child Protection Register screening.
• Organised, reliable and disciplined.
• Comfortable using digital tools (software and hardware).
• Able to travel weekly within your region (own vehicle).
• Personal cellular device capable of running WhatsApp.
• Able to coordinate events and manage logistics professionally.
• Experience mentoring high-performing learners is an advantage.
• Value consistency, structure and measurable progress.
• Express permission from your current employer for after-hours work.

Skills

Mentoring high-performing learners

Discipline and structure

Digital tools proficiency

Event coordination

Logistics management

Education

B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase)

Tools

WhatsApp

Job description

Lead STEM Mentor – Regional centre (Durban (KZN) 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 Durban (KZN) 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:

• Kwa-Zulu Natal: Durban area