Mentor (YearBeyond Programme)

Pebbles Project; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A youth development organization is seeking a motivated individual to coordinate their Youth Development Programme in the Western Cape. The role involves building relationships with schools, recruiting volunteers, and facilitating various training sessions. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the development sector, be at least 25 years old, and possess strong facilitation skills. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community from February to November 2026.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the development sector, preferably within education and youth.
• Must be older than the YeBoneers on the programme (25+ years old).
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the YearBeyond programme implementation in the allocated region.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with school principals and teachers.
• Recruit, manage, support, train youth volunteers for the programme.

Skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Facilitation skills

Training experience

Independent work

Youth development experience

Education

Tertiary education or plans to study

Job description

We are seeking a vibrant and motivated individual to join our Youth Development Programme in partnership with Year Beyond from February to November 2026.

The Individual Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Coordinate all aspects of the YearBeyond programme implementation in the allocated region.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, specifically with the school principals and teachers. Hold school feedback sessions termly with all stakeholders.
• Recruit target number of learners and ensure they sustain regular and consistent attendance.
• Recruit, manage, support, train and mentor youth volunteers (15-30 in the region), both with programme implementation and personal/professional development for duration of the programme.
• Includes but not limited to:
• Daily/weekly site visits throughout the workday to observe programme implementation and to mentor YeBoneers.
• Regular meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordination and facilitation of all youth curriculum sessions (Future Fit Fridays).
• Facilitate all YeBoneer training, approximately four weeks spread over the year.
• Responsible for the management of monthly allowances (stipends)
• Attend and participate in all mandatory YearBeyond Programme Mentor training held in January, February, July and September.
• Attend weekly Refresher trainings (Zoom).
• Participate in bi-monthly Programme Mentor meetings and quarterly management meetings.
• Reporting: Provide a monthly report to the YearBeyond management team and any specific reporting requirements for the programme stream.
• Ad hoc support, trouble shooting, guiding and supporting as required. This includes YearBeyond events such as Conferences, Opportunity Expos, practice interviews and graduation.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in the development sector, preferably within education and youth
• 25+ years old (older than the YeBoneers on the programme)
• Have some tertiary experience or are currently studying/have made plans to study.
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure
• Facilitation and training skills or relevant experience