Job Description

The Role

AFTER SCHOOL STUDY CLUB PROGRAMME LEAD - KNYSNA

To provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the smooth, consistent, and high-quality delivery of a number of Afterschool Study Clubs (ASCs) in Knysna. This NGO role drives academic and personal development outcomes for learners, overseeing programme implementation, and strengthening collaboration with schools and community partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT


Lead, mentor, and supervise ASC Coordinators and Supervisors.
+ Facilitate regular training, performance monitoring, and capacity building.
+ Promote a positive, collaborative team culture grounded in accountability and shared learning.


2 .PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION & QUALITY


Oversee planning and delivery of ASC sessions aligned with the three programme pillars: Academic Empowerment, Culture & Work Ethic, and Self-Development & Leadership.
+ Ensure smooth operations -- scheduling, facilities, logistics, and resource management.
+ Monitor learner participation, retention, and progress through data-informed systems.


3. MONITORING, EVALUATION & REPORTING


Collect and analyse attendance, academic, and behavioural data. Prepare progress reports.

4. PROGRAMME INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT


Pilot enrichment initiatives (e.g., Golden Key sessions, environmental fieldwork).
+ Integrate digital learning tools and evidence-based teaching methods.
+ Strengthen parental engagement through communication and learner showcase events.

Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field (Postgraduate
advantageous).
2-5 years' experience in programme management within education or youth
development.
Proven leadership and team management track record. Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems. Familiarity with the Western Cape education context and WCED structures is beneficial.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

? Passionate about education, youth, and community development



?Fluent in English and either Afrikaans or Xhosa



?Valid driver's licence with own vehicle



?Own laptop and cell phone

? Strategic thinker with strong organisational and communication skills

? Empathetic, adaptable, and collaborative

? Values-driven, dependable, and committed to continuous improvement

Other

Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a motivational letter and a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes.


All POPI requirements respected.


Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.




Job Reference: LHR00094