Project Management Intern

Enko Education; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Enko Education is looking for a project management intern in Johannesburg, South Africa. The intern will drive improvements for the recruitment process, oversee international study tours, and support the Learning & Teaching team in product development. The role requires excellent communication skills, adaptability, strong analytical skills, and bilingual proficiency in French and English. This is a unique chance to contribute to a fast-growing organization dedicated to enhancing education across Africa.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Adapt quickly in fast-paced environments.
• Possess strong analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements to the recruitment workflow.
• Coordinate collaboration between multiple teams.
• Analyze data to inform recruitment strategies.
• Oversee logistics for international student trips.
• Support product promotion within the Enko network.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Proven adaptability

Strong analytical abilities

Multitasking abilities

Bilingual French/English

Job description

Enko Education is seeking a driven project management intern to work within our Product department, helping to scale and optimize the emblematic products developed to support our pan‑African school network. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast‑growing organization dedicated to reshaping the African educational landscape.

Responsibilities

Roll‑out and improve our teachers’ mass recruitment product (GEM)

• Drive continuous improvements to the recruitment workflow, reducing execution time and enhancing user experience
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration between Product, Development, candidates, reviewers, and interviewers
• Analyze recruitment data and candidate feedback to identify bottlenecks and inform strategic recommendations
• Design and implement communication strategies to engage partner schools and maintain relationships with shortlisted candidates
• Conduct targeted research and surveys to guide product evolution

Coordinate Enko Education International Study Tours

• Oversee logistics for 3 international student trips, including document collection, allocations, parent webinars, and chaperone training
• Collaborate with the ECA Team to execute seamless trip coordination
• Execute post‑trip communication plans, including internal reporting and external communications
• Develop communication materials and rollout plans for all 2026 trips

Support the Learning & Teaching team in developing other products and initiatives

• Conduct analysis to inform product strategy and guide development decisions
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to execute product initiatives across the organization
• Support product promotion and rollout to schools across the Enko network

Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven adaptability and hands‑on execution in fast‑paced environments
• Strong analytical and multitasking abilities
• Bilingual French/English

Start date: January 2026

Duration: 6 months

Location: Ideally based in Johannesburg, South Africa but location can be flexible

Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment

Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement .

• Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
• Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.

About Enko Education

International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.

Enko Education is a fast growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high‑quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.

Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.

Learn more on our website .