Programme Lead d-School Afrika at University of Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF7 level (Undergraduate degree/Advanced diploma).
• At least 5 years design thinking coaching experience with proven knowledge of design thinking. 
• Proven experience of programme management, administration, people and stakeholder co-ordination and organising skills with reference to teamwork and co-creation.
• Proven excellence in computer literacy, including essential knowledge and proficiency of common PC applications and online platforms like MS Office, Zoom and online whiteboard platforms e.g. Miro, Mural etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with attention to detail and good presentation skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and apply analytical thinking.
• Ability to be a self-starter and manage project work with minimal supervision in a rapidly changing, constantly evolving setting.
• Some experience of working with budgets

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Proven experience in an innovation environment, in start-ups and/or teaching at a university or practical experience as a design thinking coach in a corporate context.
• Previous experience in the management and leading of d-school programmes.
• Learning design and teaching experience.
• Research skills.
• Experience in using Learning Management Systems platforms

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Programme planning and development - Conceptualise and plan the Foundation and other core d-school programmes (DT Week, DTinAfrika, DTiP) in cooperation with the d-school team and/ or external partners.
• Programme coordination, delivery, management and administration - Plan, implement, lead and coordinate various design thinking programmes specifically the Foundation programme, DT Week and DTinAfrika and DTiP programmes.
• Management and coordination of programme coaches - Coordinate and manage coaches for programmes delivered as well as supporting the continuous content and professional development of coaches.
• Programme relationship management - Responsible for the liaison and coordination of chosen project partners involved in the Foundation programme, DT Week and DTinAfrika and DTiP programmes.
• Programme financial management and administration - Allocation of budget to programme activities, oversee monitoring and reconciliation of programme expenditure vs budgets and report as and when required.

Closing date:    4 February 2026