Manager Education Port Elizabeth

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The organisation is a science-based organisation working to protect Africa’s seas and communities for the benefit of all who live on the continent. Its mission is to empower individuals, organisations, and communities to become passionate, involved, and committed custodians of Africa’s seas through an Africa-wide network empowered by research, education, economic upliftment, and collaboration. The organisation is looking for a self-motivated and strategic individual to oversee the development of all educational and capacity development programs, as well as management of daily operations and development of deliverables.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

You will oversee the development of all education and skills transfer interventions, execution, evaluation, technical coordination, and management of internal and/or external staff; facilitate strategic planning for programs; establish and manage integrated training and development strategies for identified programs; develop and implement training plans based on scope of work requirements; coordinate and evaluate curriculum development and oversee the preparation of training. S/he will coordinate closely with other impact portfolios of work and represent the education and capacity development impact portfolio externally as needed. This position is answerable to the Head of Marine and Coastal Impact Programmes.

Key Deliverables include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the conceptualisation and development of all training and capacity building programmes for the organisation, as aligned with the organisational Theory of Change and identified target audiences. Modifies programs as and when needed. Build training programmes from scratch (from the initial idea through planning, implementation, review and outcomes analysis) and delegate work to other members of the education and capacity building team.
• Oversee the process of ensuring that the organisation is an accredited training service provider.
• Supervise personnel including recruitment, performance evaluation, disciplinary procedures, training and development, and conflict resolution.
• Develop timebound workplans for direct reports, as aligned with the organisational Theory of Change, to meet the departmental vision and objectives.
• Manage the finances of every aspect of the Education and Capacity Building Impact Portfolio, including preparing budgets and financial reporting, managing the training budget and monitoring monthly expenditure reports.
• Exemplify the desired behaviour, culture, and philosophies of the organisation.
• Work effectively as a team member with other impact portfolios and members of management.

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least a master’s degree in education, educational planning and management, teacher training/education, reading, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, and other related fields.
• At least seven (7) years’ proven experience in an appropriate discipline, and at least three (3) of these in a management role.
• Familiar with required MS Office packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and English-language written skills. Proficiency in an additional African language desirable.
• Valid driver’s license essential. Must be comfortable driving alone.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Prioritises effective written and verbal communication in all situations.
• Displays strong presentation skills and excellent time-management abilities.
• Is adept with a variety of multimedia training platforms and methods.
• Has the ability to evaluate and research training options and alternatives.
• Has the ability to design and implement effective training and development programmes.
• Understands the use and need for different digital platforms to support education and capacity development activities.
• Can live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work environment.
• Displays a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability.
• Thrives in evolving and changing environments.
• Is eligible to work in South Africa. Must be a SA Citizen with clean criminal history.

Location: Remote working or office-based in Gqeberha/ Port Elizabeth Duration: Full-time 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to renew for an additional 3 years. Commencement date: As soon as possible. Salary: Competitive, market related. Closing Date: Interested parties should upload their applications by clicking on the green “APPLY” button, by no later than Wednesday, 10 April 2024 at 12h00. #J-18808-Ljbffr