Naspers Labs Programmes Specialist

Naspers Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator to manage digital training and work experience initiatives aimed at tackling youth unemployment in South Africa. This role involves coordinating various programs, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting, and engaging with stakeholders to drive impactful solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a background in economic development, and a passion for social impact. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in coordinating programs against milestones.
• Experience in data refinement, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate digital training and work experience programs.
• Monitor program performance and reporting on outcomes.

Skills

Programme Coordination

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Report Writing

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

National Diploma in Economic Development

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

About Naspers Labs

Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world. In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce companies in the country. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Autotrader and Property24, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.

Naspers Labs is the social impact vehicle for the Naspers Group, driven by the goal to solve for South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge. We understand that for many of South Africa’s young people, and in particular those from vulnerable households, the transition into the labour markets and economic activity is challenging. The barriers which inhibit our youth’s active participation in the economy (be it labour markets/ entrepreneurship) are somewhat systemic; for example educational outcomes, skills and labour mismatch, and inequality.

At Naspers Labs, we are at the forefront solving for this challenge, providing industry led innovative solutions to enable our young South Africans to access work experience opportunities in an increasingly digital world. We achieve this by collaborating with industries and skills development delivery partners for job creation – at scale.

OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE

We think about diversity and inclusion broadly and respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Naspers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To this end, all positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.

WHAT ARE THE ROLE OUTPUTS AND ITEMS TO ACTION?

• Practical coordination of the digital training and work experience portfolio.
• Support the effective monitoring of programme performance against programme contractual obligation targets milestones.
• Accurate detailed data cleaning, analysis and reporting.
• Accurate and timeous reporting on programme performance.
• Support and manage the administration of proposal evaluation, funding management as well as programme design and development.
• Provide stakeholder support in programme delivery.
• Administration of programme management and team support.
• Leading event management.
• Efficient and appropriate communication with all levels of stakeholders.
  
  

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE DO WE BELIEVE WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO SUCCESS?

• Must have Bachelors' degree or National Diploma (Economic Development/ Social Science or related).
• Must have 2-3 years coordinating programmes against specific milestones.
• Proven track record of programme management, preferably working with independent service providers in the social development and/or digital skills sector(s).
• Solid experience in data refinement, analysis and reporting.
• Strong programme administration experience.
• Excellent writing skills, including report writing and able to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience in economic development sector, e.g. youth employability and entrepreneurship programmes will be an advantage.
• Knowledge and research capabilities, in particular socio-economic development, youth work force development will be an advantage.
  
  

CORE TRAITS TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN THE ROLE

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a stakeholder centric mindset.
• Self-motivated and driven; can efficiently work towards deadlines and is task-orientated.
• Enjoys administration and logistics.
• Committed to continuous learning and development.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change.
• Willingness to continuously test, learn and refine ideas/ processes.
• Able to travel locally.
  
  

OUR COMMITMENT TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE

We think about diversity and inclusion broadly and respect the dignity and human rights of individuals and communities wherever we operate in the world. Naspers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To this end, all positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.