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.
- The role ensures strategic alignment, operational efficiency, and measurable impact across all education-related CSI interventions.
Your responsibilities will include:
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 monitoring spend.
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
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