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JOB SPECIFICATION - EXPIRED VACANCY


Overview of Role

The DG Murray Trust is a strategic investor committed to developing South Africa’s potential by helping to create an ethical and enabling environment where human needs and aspirations are met; and where every person is given the opportunity to fulfil his or her potential, for both personal benefit and for that of the wider community. To this end, DGMT is leading work on Accelerating Learning for learners failed by the system to enable the mastery of foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

We are recruiting a Regional Project Manager,  to oversee the implementation of an Accelerated Learning Programme in the Northern Cape and Free State. This work is co-funded by a number of trust organisations. The Regional Project Manager will be a part of a small, dynamic team focused on driving strategies embedded in accelerated learning principles to advance foundational literacy and numeracy skills for learners in South Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of the TaRL (Teaching at the Right Level) programme in schools across the Northern Cape and Free State.
  • Ensure programme fidelity and quality through regular monitoring and evaluation of activities and outcomes.
  • Develop and oversee work plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure the programme achieves its objectives.
  • Manage and support a team of Training Coordinators, Facilitators, and Mentors to deliver high-quality training and support to schools.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for team members.
  • Foster a collaborative and motivated team culture aligned with programme goals
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including:
    • Provincial and district officials from the Department of Education.
    • School principals, teachers, and School Governing Bodies (SGBs).
    • Parents and community members.
    • Board members from the trust funding the programme.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support for the programme’s implementation.
  • Prepare and present regular progress reports to the trust, donors, and other stakeholders.
  • Communicate successes, challenges, and lessons learned to inform decision-making and programme adaptation.
  • Identify risks and challenges to programme implementation and develop strategies to address them
  • Contribute to the long-term strategic planning of the programme, including scaling and sustainability efforts.


Qualification

  • A Degree/Diploma in Education, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field. 


Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in programme management, preferably in education or development sectors.
  • Experience managing teams and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects.
  • Experience working with government departments, schools, and community stakeholders.


Personal Characteristics

  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Fluency in English and at least one other South African language commonly spoken in the Northern Cape or Free State.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the region.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
  • Valid Police clearance
  • Be willing to complete the Child Protection Clearance Register (Form 30)

 

Important:

This position is based in the Northern Cape and Free State, this is a remote working position with frequent travel around the region.

Applications for this position closes on the 20th February 2025.