IkamvaYouth Ongoing Recruitment

IkamvaYouth is a township-based volunteer programme that gets learners out of poverty through education. The organisation exists to reduce inequality in South Africa, and its track record of matric results, access to post-school opportunities, and alumni success is proof that positive change is possible.

Job Title: Branch Assistant
Job Location: Nyanga, Cape Town
Salary: R6 890 per month

The purpose of the position is to play a pivotal role in a by-youth for-youth educational movement that empowers young people to take their futures into their own hands.

Responsibilities:

• Communication and logistics for daily activities, programme delivery and events organisation and communication skills)
• Personally taking attendance at every homework and tutoring session and ensuring that learners’ attendance improves (Reliability, commitment and good rapport with learners)
• Organise meetings and compile minutes (Good writing skills)
• Data capture and File (Attention to detail)
• Collect school reports and entering data into database (Consistently ensuring that reports are collected, filed and that data is captured)
• Communicate with volunteers and learners through email, phone and bulk sms
• Assist with general administration and providing assistance to the branch coordinator (Ability to identify needs, take initiative and be a reliable team member)
• Assist with general lab duties such as printing, photocopying and ensures proper usage and maintenance of the environment. (Computer skills and organisation)
• Teach Computer Literacy to learners after school using a simple curriculum provided by IkamvaYouth (Computer literacy skills, tutoring/presenting/teaching experience and ability)

Requirements:

• A degree or a post-matric qualification
• Highly entrepreneurial outlook and can-do attitude
• Organised and efficient;
• Impeccable time management skills, data collection and reporting must be accurate and timely
• Passion for working with young people and a pro-active energy
• Ability to work alone and take initiative
• Adept at using computers (Microsoft Office, social media and internet)
• Ability to work virtually (many discussions, meetings and document development occur collaboratively online)
• As an organisation that supports community development, the preferred candidate would be South African and ideally reside in the WC Province
• Must be passionate about the power of education to transform lives and communities, and want to make a difference

To apply submit their CV and a cover letter to [email protected]   with the subject heading “Nyanga BA”

Due to the volume of applicants, should you not receive feedback within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

Application Deadline: 10th July, 2018