Project Management Intern

Enko Education; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Enko Education is seeking a Project Management Intern for the Product Team. The role supports three core programmes across Africa: GEM, MAPS and LEAP, coordinating recruitment, mentorship and teacher training activities with a focus on data tracking, logistics and stakeholder communication.

The internship lasts six months, starts January 2027 and offers flexibility across Enko locations, with a preference for Johannesburg, Dakar or Abidjan. Proficiency in English and French is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Interest in project management with willingness to develop these skills.
• Comfortable with digital tools and learning new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support GEM Teacher Recruitment Programme coordination and data tracking.
• Assist MAPS Teacher Mentorship Programme operational coordination and onboarding.
• Contribute to LEAP Teacher Training Programme launch and logistics.
• Coordinate communication among teachers, mentors, schools and the Product Team.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Strong organisational skills

Coordination & stakeholder management

Interest in project management

Digital tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent learning

Tools

Google Classroom

Job description

Project Management Intern – Product Team

Team: Product - Enko Model

Contract: Internship – 6 months

Start date: January 2027

Location: Flexible across Enko Education locations, with a preference for Johannesburg, Dakar or Abidjan

Working language: English and French

We are looking for a Project Management Intern to support the team across three strategic teacher-focused programmes: GEM, MAPS and LEAP.

About the role

As a Project Management Intern, you will contribute to the coordination, delivery and continuous improvement of several cross-school programmes involving teachers, school leaders, external partners and internal teams across different African countries.

You will work on a varied combination of project management, programme coordination, communication, data tracking, stakeholder follow-up, logistics and process improvement.

The role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys turning plans into action, coordinating multiple stakeholders, working with digital tools and learning quickly in a fast-moving international environment.

Key responsibilities

1. Support the GEM Teacher Recruitment Programme

You will support the team throughout the recruitment cycle, including:

• Supporting communication and marketing activities for the annual GEM campaign, particularly on social media
• Supporting the set-up and ongoing use of the SMA recruitment platform and other digital recruitment tools.
• Following up with candidates throughout the different stages of the recruitment process.
• Coordinating communication and engagement with staff ambassadors supporting the campaign.
• Maintaining and updating recruitment data and tracking tools.
• Supporting the organisation and logistics of candidate interviews, including scheduling and coordination with interviewers.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the GEM recruitment process, based on data, feedback and lessons learned from each campaign.

2. Support the MAPS Teacher Mentorship Programme

You will support the operational coordination of the programme by:

• Acting as a point of contact for externally recruited mentors.
• Supporting mentor onboarding and ongoing communication.
• Managing programme logistics through Google Classroom and other collaboration tools.
• Following up on teachers' participation, progress and engagement.
• Maintaining programme tracking and monitoring tools.
• Supporting communication between teachers, mentors, schools and the Product Team.
• Following up on the programme's governance and coordination structures, ensuring that key meetings, follow-ups and reporting processes take place as planned.
• Identifying operational issues and supporting the team in finding practical solutions.

3. Support the LEAP Teacher Training Programme

You will contribute to the launch and delivery of a new six-month cohort by:

• Supporting the launch and onboarding of a new cohort of teacher-trainees.
• Coordinating with schools to understand teacher availability, timetables and opportunities for co-teaching and practical training.
• Helping coordinate the practical and logistical aspects of the training programme.
• Supporting the translation and adaptation of training content from English into French, ensuring consistency of terminology and meaning.
• Contributing to the development of a catalogue of standalone professional development modules.
• Supporting the team in collecting feedback and identifying opportunities to improve the training experience.

Candidate profile

We are looking for someone who is curious, organised and comfortable working in an international and fast-changing environment.

Essential

• Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• An interest in project management, with some previous experience or a strong willingness to develop these skills.
• Comfortable working with digital tools and learning new software quickly.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage several activities simultaneously.
• An adaptable and proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently while knowing when to ask for support.
• An avid learner, curious about new topics, tools and ways of working.
• Good digital and AI literacy, with an interest in exploring how AI can improve workflows and productivity.
• A personal computer/laptop suitable for professional use.

We would particularly value

• An interest in international education and education systems in Africa.
• An interest in teacher professional development and learning & teaching.
• Previous experience in project coordination, programme management, operations, education, recruitment or a related field.
• An analytical mindset and an interest in using data to improve processes.
• Experience working in a multicultural or international environment.

(English version)

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 here.

• 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.

(French version)

Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé

Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien‑état des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.

• Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
• Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.

À propos d’Enko Education

Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.

Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.

Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.