We are looking for an organised, highly motivated and engaging project coordinator who has a passion for developing people to join our small, dynamic team. This is a 4 to 5-day per week, one-year contract position based in Cape Town. The starting date is flexible, but we’d love to get you on board as soon as possible.

About the role

We currently have over 300 individuals across the country who are trained and accredited to administer our preschool assessment tools. With growing demand for training and the need for better ongoing support for our assessors, we have created a new position within our “workforce warriors” team for a  Project Coordinator. This person  will help us to build, motivate and manage a highly skilled workforce of ELOM trainers and assessors across the country and covering all official SA languages.

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator with excellent communication skills and some knowledge of comms platforms. The candidate should have a demonstrated ability to engage well with external stakeholders and ideally have an interest in, and aptitude for, people development. We are looking for a problem solver who can take initiative and manage both routine and out-of-the-ordinary tasks with accuracy and interest. 

Candidate requirements

• Diverse experience in administration/operations 
• An excellent communicator who is able to and enjoys engaging comfortably and respectfully with diverse stakeholders
• A flare for troubleshooting and creative problem-solving
• Able to adapt to changing parameters
• Someone curious about and comfortable with technology
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask
• A team player who is reliable, punctual and open to giving and receiving feedback
• Must be fluent in English and at least one other official South African language. Multilingualism is a distinct advantage for this position.
• Advantageous – experience working in training and development
• Advantageous – familiarity with Google Suite, Asana, Airtable or similar database and project management software
• Drivers license essential

Key responsibilities

Administrative tasks 

1. Review candidate assessor applications and respond to requests for training from organisations/individuals.
2. Maintain an accurate, up-to-date, and complete assessor database and ensure that assessor information on the user portal is current. 
3. Manage the assessor accreditation process in consultation with training partners.
4. Coordinate all logistics for assessor training and support trainers/training partners during training weeks.
5. Assist with monitoring assessor quality over time, including following up on any agreed actions.
6. Manage the procurement, maintenance and couriering of assessment kits. 

Stakeholder communication and management tasks 

1. Assist the workforce lead in recruiting and onboarding new training partners.
2. Build and maintain relationships with training teams and assessors
3. Collect, analyse, report and action feedback from assessors, trainers and clients to ensure continued enhancement of our systems and processes.
4. Develop and implement a plan, together with the necessary training resources, for assessors’ continued professional development, including managing the assessors’ Facebook group with regular and engaging content.
5. Review and enhance the assessors’ journey to ensure a well-defined, step-by-step process with the right information at the right time in accessible formats.
6. Assist the data team with field support for assessors as needed.

Other tasks may be added from time to time by mutual agreement.

Additionally, as a member of the DataDrive2030 team, you will be required to –

1. Participate in relevant team meetings and strategy sessions.
2. Complete your work per DataDrive2030’s standard operating procedures and timelines.
3. Uphold the values of the organisation.

Benefits (apportioned if only four days per week)

• A competitive salary between R25,000 and R38,000 per month (depending on experience)
• 24 leave days per annum
• An annual wellness allowance
• The ability to work up to 50% remotely (the other 50% should be based at our office in Westlake, Cape Town)
• Weekly staff lunches
• A great working culture
• Great opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact

Applying

If you are excited by this opportunity and have the necessary skill set and mindset, please apply by sending a max 3-page CV (longer CVs will not be considered) and a brief letter of motivation on why you feel you are a good fit for the role to careers@datadrive2030.co.za. 

The closing date for applications is 26 April 2024, but applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If you’ve been shortlisted for the post, we’ll be in touch within two weeks after the closing date. 

In applying, you agree that DataDrive2030 NPC may process your personal information and any documents that you submit to facilitate the recruitment process for this post in accordance with the POPI Act. Should your application be unsuccessful or should the post be withdrawn, you give DataDrive2030 NPC consent to keep your personal information and documents on file for future opportunities. You may withdraw your consent at any time by emailing careers@datadrive2030.co.za.

Please note that DataDrive2030 NPC reserves the right not to appoint.