EQUAL EDUCATION IS LOOKING FOR FIVE NEW YOUNG PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM FOR 2017!
We are looking for five young passionate individuals looking to work in a movement tackling systemic challenges which cause social inequities to join the EE team in 2017 and work in a dynamic fast-paced environment! There are two post-graduate fellowship positions and 3 employment positions available.
The application closing date has been extended to 31 January 2017 at 5pm.
5 Positions available:
- Governance Support Officer
Level: Entry-level
Position: This is a full-time position within the Secretariat office reporting to the Chief of Staff.
Location: Khayelitsha, Western Cape
The Governance Support Officer is a key role in the functioning of the organisation’s governance structures. As a democratic movement, executive decisions are made by a National Council and a Secretariat. These key decisions govern the political direction that the movement takes, and the events and activities the staff and membership engage in. The Governance Support Officer will work closely with the Chief of Staff to drive the activities of the Secretariat’s Office and provide administrative, liaison, event organising, research and writing support to the General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary in the conduct of their duties.
Key responsibilities: Administrative support; liaising with National Council members; organising governance related events/activities; along with research and writing.
Qualifications, skills and competencies: Tertiary qualification; majors in politics, education, economics, law or public policy are highly favourable; at minimum some part-time work experience/internship; experience working with youth is a huge plus. Successful candidate will be highly organized, a self-starter, have strong communication skills, eager to learn, enthusiastic, understands the importance of effective administrative systems, and be able to
carry out multiple projects to completion at the same time.
- Parliamentary Officer
Level: Mid-level position
Position: This is a full-time position within the Policy & Training department reporting to the Head of Policy & Training.
Location: Khayelitsha, Western Cape
The Parliamentary Officer serves as EE’s budget and policy expert from the school level to national Treasury. They are tasked with maintaining a strong link between Equal Education and the Parliament of South Africa, its MPs, its processes and activities, and building the capacity for to influence the law-making and oversight processes. While often working off-site, the Parliamentary Officer is part of a robust team of researchers and material developers, with whom the exchange of information is critical to strengthen the movement’s advocacy.
Key responsibilities: Attending and monitoring education developments in Parliament and provincial legislatures; conducting research into education budgets and policy; building relations with MPs, MPLs and other education stakeholders; and supporting the packaging of EE’s work for the public and media. Facilitating the participation of EE’s high school membership in Parliamentary and legislature processes; ensuring that the membership and staff of the movement are consistently and thoroughly informed of the activities of Parliament and Provincial legislature, as well as budget and policy developments.
Qualifications, skills and competencies: Tertiary qualification in politics, education, public policy or related field; experience with policy analysis, desirable; quantitative skills, desirable; strong research and writing skills, required; and experience working with youth, highly favourable.
- Office Manager
Level: Entry to mid-level position
Position: This is a full-time position within the Operations department reporting to the Chief Operations Officer.
Location: Khayelitsha, Western Cape
The Office Manager is vital to the effective operations of Equal Education’s national office, which is home to the Secretariat, Operations, Finance & Fundraising, Policy & Training, and Western Cape teams. Through the implementation of effective administrative systems, the Office Manager is able to maintain a well resourced and welcoming work environment while executing on-going and arising events. EE is a dynamic organisation often engaged in multiple activities of advocacy and activism which need logistical support. This is an entry to mid-level position dependent on the initiative, interest and capacity of the successful candidate. The Office Manager has scope to participate in the planning and coordination of provincial and national activities with the guidance of the Chief Operations Officer.
Key responsibilities: General office administration; managing the housekeepers; operating reception; event planning and logistics; and financial administration.
Qualifications, skills and competencies: Tertiary qualification; highly organized and systems oriented; strong communication skills, verbal and written; project management or events planning experience, highly favourable; flexibility with a constantly changing environment. Successful candidate will be interested and engaged in issues of social justice and understand admin & logistics as an integral part of achieving the movement’s objectives.
- Two Post-graduate Fellowships
Position Summary
Founded in 2008, Equal Education (EE) is a community and membership-based organisation, advocating for quality and equality in the South African education system. We are a movement of learners, parents and teachers that undertakes strategic actions informed by rigorous research and analysis, to remedy systemic and localised problems that impede quality teaching and learning. We make recommendations to the legislative and executive branches of government on how
existing education policy and law may be improved. In order to do so, and to critique interventions and anticipate policy shifts in the basic education sector, we seek to produce new knowledge.
EE is thus excited to announce a partnership with the Cameron Schrier Foundation, for postgraduate research fellowships at EE for a period of one year. In 2017, we extend this opportunity to two exceptional individuals, to undertake research into two critical areas of concern: the privatisation of schools, and South Africa’s teacher post-provisioning model.
Preference will be given to candidates who are black South African women.
Remuneration: R15 000 a month
Qualifications, skills and competencies
A Master’s in Humanities, preferably with an emphasis on education, and obtained within the last two years. Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of education policy and law; demonstrate strong written and communication skills in English; a network of education stakeholders to draw on (from school-based to university-based contacts); strong interpersonal skills; exceptional planning and implementation skills; ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Research experience or practical experience in tackling matters of social justice and inequality will be to the advantage of the candidate. Exceptional candidates with Honours
degrees may be considered.
Location: The position is based at EE’s Khayelitsha head office.
Application Process:
Each application should include a CV and a letter of motivation. You should motivate specifically for the position you are appliying for and also detailing your interest and suitability to work at EE. Generic letters are strongly advised against. Please also include 2 references.
Applications must be sent to [email protected].
Closing date: 31 January 2017 at 5pm.
The successful candidates must be able to start on 1 March 2017
View the full job descriptions for each position on our website at www.equaleducation.org.za/careers
More Information
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