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Specialist : Education Projects

Specialist : Education Projects

Vodafone Global EnterpriseJohannesburg, ZA
5 days ago
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Job title : Specialist : Education Projects

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 06, 2025

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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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