ORT SA CAPE is an NGO operating at the forefront of education in the Western Cape, focusing on training and supporting teachers in disadvantaged communities in order to ensure that the children they teach are able to learn effectively.
ORT SA Cape seeks to appoint a Programme Manager to be based in Cape Town.
They are looking for a passionate and forward thinking educationalist to support their education efforts through the development and implementation of educational programmes which focus on educational technology, to ECD and primary school educators. The incumbent will also support and assist with ORT SA CAPE’s online training initiatives via webinars or via their Moodle learning management system.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
The following statements are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. As this is an NGO, you may be required to do other work as needed for the organisation as directed.
Project design, implementation and management:
Design, document and implement effective training workshops that can be delivered to teachers
Routinely evaluate and ensure that educational programs are responsive to the needs of the community and educational partners
Champion technology in the organisation
Identify and recruit schools and teachers for implementation
Track activities and progress of teacher training programmes
Oversee administrative processes and registration as related to educational technology and teacher training
Assist with training delivery where needed
Plan and coordinate marketing initiatives to bring attention to ORT SA CAPE’s educational technology programme and to drive interest
Develop relationships with potential funders in the region in coordination with ORT SA CAPE’s fundraising team
Liaise with school principals & school governing bodies and parents
Write regular project reports for donors, where required
Other Duties:
Assist with filming and moderation of live online training / webinar sessions
Assist with the administration of the ORT SA CAPE learning management system
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCEWork experience and industry exposure:
An educational qualification with experience in the classroom.
Experience working in training development and with Primary School children is a distinct advantage.
Strong Communication skills:
Excellent business writing skills with good spelling and grammar skills (with special attention to clarity, conciseness and accuracy) and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
Strong networking and consulting skills, able to serve as an effective organisational ambassador.
Ability to engage and manage larger groups in the classroom setting.
Experience in developing, delivering and administrating of education, training or learning programmes, special projects and services, based on identified beneficiary needs.
Excellent Administration Skills:
Results-oriented individual, with outstanding organisational skills who is accountable and takes pride in their work.
Highly organised and efficient individual who can multitask and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
A flexible, self-driven individual who is able to work autonomously while maintaining open channels of communication with a team.
Comfortable working in an unstructured environment and able to work well across cross-functional teams
General:
A demonstrated interest in technology with the ability to adapt to new technological areas.
Familiarity with course design and development
Experience in online learning and/or customer service is an advantage.
A code 08 drivers’ licence with a clean record and own transport..
Interested?
Email Loren for an application form: [email protected]
If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful
For more information about ORT SA CAPE, refer to https://ortsacape.org.za/