Suitably qualified and experienced applicants are invited to apply for the following position:Community Engagement HeadSt Andrew's School for Girls is a 122-year-old independent school in Johannesburg. Our values-based education and strong brand are built upon a solid foundation of tradition and heritage which provides opportunities for our girls to hone their leadership skills and be empowered women in South Africa and the world. St Andrew's School for Girls is committed to increasing diversity and contributing to establishing a society that is based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights.St Andrew's School for Girls seeks to employ an uBambiswano Saturday School Community Engagement Head. uBambiswano has a 34-year track record of contributing to the educational and life skills of the children it serves from the Daveyton and Etwatwa areas. It aims to provide a positive learning environment which also promotes the values embraced by the St Andrew's community. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the Saturday School and take responsibility for raising and increasing the annual income needed to operate and expand uBambiswano.The applicant will report into the Executive Head and sit on the Combined Management of the School.Required skills and personal attributes:Minimum of 5 years' experience and suitable qualification in an NPO/NGO environmentA keen interest and understanding of uBambiswano's vision and goalsThe ability to understand the requirements of, and the aptitude to interact with, social investors/fundersPositive interpersonal skills essential for relationship-building and collaborative networkingExtensive business acumen of active fundraising, budgeting processes and resource distributionDrive the scholarship process for students entering Grade 8Excellent team management and motivation skillsSound initiative, creativity, adaptability along with analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication skills – oral and writtenThe ability to speak and understand an African languageExcellent administrative and organisational skillsGood negotiation, diplomacy and conflict managementStrategic thinker who understands risk analysisA passion for education, particularly that of Grades 5 – 9The ability to exercise and demonstrate a duty of careComputer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, internet, website and database managementAvailability to work on Saturdays is non-negotiable as part of a 5-day working weekOwn transportAppreciate working in a values-driven, Christian environmentWillingness to uphold the ethos and traditions of the schoolWillingness to apply for clearance with the Child Protection Act and Sexual Offences Register.The School is committed to transformation. Employment equity will be considered in the recruitment process.If the position matches your skills and experience, please complete the below link and email a two-page CV with two contactable references to ****** closing date is 17h00 on Wednesday 9 October 2024.NOT COMPLETING THE LINK AND SUBMITTING YOUR CV WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE PROCESS.The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submission of an application does not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.The School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.Closing Date: 09/10/2024Senderwood Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa
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