SaveAct Current Available Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

SaveAct facilitates the formation of savings and credit groups in rural communities as a simple but effective tool to fight poverty, as a foundation for building sustainable livelihoods, and as a means to empower women and other vulnerable groups.

Founded in Pietermaritzburg in 2005, we have over 80,000 individual members in five provinces in South Africa and work with a network of committed partner organisations.

Job Title: Savings and financial literacy programme coordinator
Location: Gauteng

The candidate should be capable of:

• Leading in identify potential partners to implement the SaveAct model
• Leading a team of field staff in implementing the SaveAct savings methodology and financial education programme
• Be attentive to quality application of a tested savings model and financial education modules.
• Proficient training in the SaveAct savings methodology and financial education curriculum
• Building partnerships with organisations sharing the vision of an empowered youth and women.

The candidate should be:

• Self-motivated
• Inspired by opportunities to effect change amongst marginalised groups in society
• Exposure to and interest in strategies and methods for promoting enterprise amongst youth and unemployed segments is an advantage
• Appreciation of the potential for digital tools to assist the socially and economically excluded is an advantage.
• In possession of a driver’s license.
• Fluency in at least two of the following languages is essential: Tswana, Sotho, Xhosa or Zulu.

To apply 

This is a one-year, renewable contracts. Interested persons may apply by email by 05 December 2019 to: [email protected]. A covering letter, motivating your suitability, three references with contact details and your CV, are requested.

Application Deadline: Thursday, 5 December, 2019