Mentor (YearBeyond Programme)

Pebblesproject; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A community development organization is seeking a Programme Coordinator for its Youth Development Programme in South Africa. The role involves implementing the YearBeyond programme, building strong relationships with educational stakeholders, managing youth volunteers, and providing training and support throughout the programme. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in the development sector, be 25 years or older, and possess strong facilitation skills. This position offers valuable experience in youth development and education.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the development sector, preferably within education and youth.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure.
• Experience with facilitation and training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the YearBeyond programme implementation.
• Build strong relationships with school principals and teachers.
• Recruit and manage youth volunteers.
• Conduct regular site visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide monthly reports to the management team.

Skills

Development sector experience

Facilitation skills

Training skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Mentoring skills

Education

Tertiary education or current studies

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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, troubleshooting, 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