Specialist : Education Projects

Vodafone Global Enterprise; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Johannesburg is seeking a Specialist: Education Projects to manage and support the implementation of education ecosystem projects. Responsibilities include overseeing Early Childhood Development initiatives, managing volunteers, ensuring governance compliance, and coordinating with marketing teams for impactful campaigns. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 3-5 years of project management experience. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds and medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in managing projects.
• Understanding of M&E principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of ECD programme.
• Recruit and manage psycho-social support professionals.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.
• Monitor budgets across education activities.
• Coordinate with marketing for purpose-driven campaigns.

Skills

Project planning and management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Partnership development

Education

Relevant 3-year degree or diploma in Development Studies or Social Studies

Job description

Job title: Specialist: Education Projects

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: October 06, 2025

Role Purpose / Business Unit

To effectively manage and support the implementation of the education ecosystem projects, including the scaling of Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, the Youth Academy programme, and psycho-social support initiatives in schools.

Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Programme Management
  Lead the end-to-end management of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme, including oversight of infrastructure maintenance and operational delivery.
• Volunteer and learner Coordination
  Recruit, place, and manage psycho-social support professionals in Schools of Excellence, Recruit and ensure placement of ICT coordinators across ECDs, SoEs, and NPOs. Recruit learners for the Youth Academy programme. Liaise with service providers and strategic partners to ensure effective programme execution.
• Governance and Compliance
  Ensure all programmes adhere to due diligence, compliance, and governance standards, in alignment with Vodacom’s policies and frameworks.
• Budget and Performance Monitoring
  Assist with the monitoring of budgets across all education ecosystem activities, ensuring accurate and timely spend and financial accountability. Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) specialist to assess programme impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Strategic Communication
  Coordinate with the Marketing and PR teams to support purpose-driven campaigns that amplify the visibility and impact of education-related initiatives

The ideal candidate for this role will have

• Matric essential
• Relevant 3-year degree or diploma in Development Studies, Social Studies or related area
• 3-5 years\' relevant experience with managing projects timeously (essential)
• Skills: Project planning and management skills, excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, partnership development

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

Programme and Project Management

• Ability to plan, implement, and oversee multiple education-related initiatives (ECDs, Youth Academy, psycho-social support, ICT training).
• Skilled in managing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination.

Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with service providers, schools, ECD owners, NPOs, and internal teams (e.g. Marketing).
• Ability to build trust and maintain long-term partnerships.

Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Knowledge of Vodacom’s governance frameworks and ability to apply due diligence across programmes.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks related to programme delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Budget and Financial Management

• Competence in tracking budgets and monitoringspend.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Understanding of M&E principles and ability to collaborate with specialists to assess programme impact and effectiveness.

Strategic Communication and Campaign Coordination

• Ability to work with marketing teams to align programme messaging with broader purpose-driven campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder updates.

We make an impact by offering

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications : 6 October 2025