Senior Educational Consultant

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Performance bonuses

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Educational Consultant to lead advisory projects with educational institutions. The role requires on-site presence to engage with clients, assess needs, and craft strategic plans that enhance teaching, curriculum design, and organizational effectiveness.

You will mentor junior consultants, manage client relationships, and present actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Education
• 8+ years of experience in educational leadership, administration, or consulting
• Proven track record advising educational institutions on strategic initiatives
• Deep knowledge of educational theory, pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively
• Experience in facilitating change management processes within educational settings
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and program evaluations for educational institutions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve educational outcomes, teaching effectiveness, and student engagement.
• Provide expert advice on curriculum design, development, and implementation.
• Facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions for educators and administrators.
• Analyze educational data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and present high-quality reports, proposals, and recommendations to clients.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, policies, and innovations in the education sector.
• Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout engagement projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop innovative solutions and service offerings.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the growth of the consultancy practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in Education

Job description

About the Role Our client, a highly respected consultancy firm focused on educational improvement, is seeking an experienced Senior Educational Consultant to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng. This role requires an on-site presence to effectively engage with clients and collaborate with colleagues. You will be responsible for providing expert advice and strategic guidance to educational institutions to enhance their teaching and learning practices, curriculum development, and overall organizational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of current educational trends, pedagogical methodologies, and institutional management, coupled with exceptional analytical and communication skills. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to drive positive change within the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and program evaluations for educational institutions.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve educational outcomes, teaching effectiveness, and student engagement.
• Provide expert advice on curriculum design, development, and implementation.
• Facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions for educators and administrators.
• Analyze educational data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and present high-quality reports, proposals, and recommendations to clients.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, policies, and innovations in the education sector.
• Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout engagement projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop innovative solutions and service offerings.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the growth of the consultancy practice.

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in educational leadership, administration, or consulting.
• Proven track record of successfully advising educational institutions on strategic initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of educational theory, pedagogy, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and client relationships effectively.
• Experience in facilitating change management processes within educational settings.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements.

Benefits

• An excellent annual salary of ZAR.
• On-site position offering stability and direct collaboration in Randburg .
• Opportunity to shape educational strategies for diverse institutions.
• Significant professional development and growth opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of educational challenges and solutions.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement benefits, and performance bonuses.
• Generous annual leave.