The Role: Columba Leadership is looking to appoint a full-time, experienced and passionate Provincial Manager to lead the Western Cape Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, and growing, the operations in the Western Cape through managing its operational, human and financial resources.
About the Organisation: Columba Leadership, (columba.org.za) is a world-class, purpose-driven non-profit organisation. By helping South Africans transcend their personal circumstances through values-based leadership, Columba Leadership catalyses youth-led change in schools and communities – as well as activating youth enterprise and employment.The resulting impact is unique, meaningful and measurable.
Position:
Provincial Manager: Western Cape
Position Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
01 May 2024
Workplace:
Bellville, Western Cape
Reports to:
National Operations Manager
Direct reports
Faculty x 2
School Engagement Officers x 2
Provincial Admin and Logistics
Qualification
Bachelor of Psychology or a Bachelor of Education or a related degree
Management Qualification will be an added advantage
Coaching/Mentoring and project management Qualification will be an added advantage
Experience
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ managementexperience preferably in the development sector
Understanding of the education system advantageous
Proven capability in stakeholder management and relationship building
Attributes / Abilities / Characteristics
Provides values based leadership with demonstrated management skills preferably in the NGO sector with a good understanding of the context and the impacts of positive youth development
Strong planning and time management skills
Strong organisational skills
Financially literate
Track record of achieving results in challenging environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort in engaging various stakeholder groups including principals, educators and youth, employers, funders and potential investors as well as Government representatives. Excellent report writing skills also essential.
Purpose-driven with good interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and the ability to ensure teamwork and collaboration
Adaptability and ability to work in a fluid environment
Assertiveness and the ability to influence others
Open to feedback
Attention to detail
Key Performance Areas
Work with National Operations Manager in developing growth plan for the Province
Provincial planning, monitoring and resourcing of programme activities
Oversee consistent quality delivery and performance manage team
Manage provincial monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure data quality and usage
HR Management
Management of Provincial Budget
Facilitate engagements and build relationships with the Department of Education and Principals
Funder presentations and reporting
Stakeholder relationship management (Department of Education, schools, venues, partners)
Promote a values-based organisational culture
Contribute towards the strategy and implementation plans of the organisation, whilst adopting new approaches programmatically and collaborating with task teams towards the vision of the organisation
Interested parties should consider their current strength in view of the requirements of this position and their willingness to commit to the above.If interested please complete the One-way Video Interview.
Copy and paste the link below into your internet browser and follow the prompts to complete the interview.
my.wamly.io/link/ColumbaLeadership/478bf4c9
Tips for a successful One-way Interview:
Make sure you have 15 minutes of uninterrupted time
A quiet environment with a good internet connection
Good lighting
Should you not be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date please consider the position filled.
Closing date: 26 April, 2024
Protection of Personal Information – Employment candidates
Columba Leadership is a Responsible Party in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
Columba Leadership will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.
By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Motivation in respect of this vacancy you understand and agree that:
Columba Leadership needs to collect, keep and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities.
Columba Leadership will only use the information to carry out the necessary recruitment related activities.
You therefore give your consent to Columba Leadership to process your information knowing all of the above, being aware that you can:
Withdraw this consent at any time;
Have a right to request access to your data at any time, in the prescribed form;
Have a right to request that your data is corrected or updated, in the prescribed form; and
Have the right to complain to the information regulator.
The necessary information to assist you in exercising these rights is in Columba Leadership’s PAIA Manual, which is available on the Columba Leadership website
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