National Programmes Specialist

The Do More Foundation; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Do More Foundation seeks a National Programmes Specialist to strategically manage national programmes and lead logistics activities. This role involves engaging with diverse stakeholders, facilitating project data collection, and ensuring effective distribution practices. The ideal candidate will have a logistics background with proven experience and strong proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year National Diploma in Logistics or related fields.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in logistics or distribution.
• Strong understanding of logistics, planning and costing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic formulation of national programmes.
• Lead logistics activities and new/adhoc projects.
• Assist with data formulation and collection for various project initiatives.

Skills

Logistics principles

Distribution practices

Planning

Costing of stock

Proficiency in Excel

Education

3-year National Diploma in Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The DO MORE FOUNDATION inspires collaborative partnerships with a vision of “creating better tomorrows for the young children of South Africa through partnerships.” The Foundation places the young child at the centre of its programmes and initiatives with the belief that if you can impact and uplift the life of a young child, you will in turn impact the household, which will ultimately positively affect the community. Households and communities are therefore seen as its key developmental partners as the Foundation increases their capacity to better meet the needs of young children through projects directed at food security, youth development, economic development, and specific early childhood development initiatives.

The foundation is looking for a National Programmes Specialist. The National Programmes Specialist role involves strategic formulation and management of national programmes as well as leading logistics activities and new/adhoc projects. The role assists the Do More Foundation with data formulation and collection for various project initiatives whilst engaging with varying beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a 3-year National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in a logistics or distribution role.
• Strong understanding of logistics and distribution principles & practices, including planning & costing of stock.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel
• A valid driver’s license.