The Social Audit Network New Position

The Social Audit Network (SAN), hosted within the Social Justice Coalition (SJC), is a network of civil society organisations that work together to expand the implementation of social audits, as a legitimate and effective form of community-based monitoring and participation in South Africa. The SAN works with communities to hold government and service providers to account and encourages community empowerment through skills transfer.

Job Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Cape Town
Start date: Immediately
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

This is a full time six months non-renewable contract position

The purpose of the position is to assist with the management of specific projects related to the growth of SAN.

Responsibilities:

Planning and implementation

• Plan, implement and document projects that will help realise SANs strategic objectives, including learning events and trainings
• Design mechanisms for knowledge transfer and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt
• Help identify and establish new relationships with potential SAN stakeholders

Content development

• Develop training materials and guides
• Develop social media content
• Help write proposals and reports

Requirements:

• Tertiary degree in related field, post-graduate degree advantageous
• A commitment to social justice
• High level of operations and systems management experience
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience
• Ability to network, develop, and manage relationships across organisations and government stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Management and leadership skills
• Initiative and ability to drive processes
• Experience working in community organisations and/or social movements advantageous
• Command of English
• Ability to speak an African language is advantageous.
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and flexible during pressurised times
• Proficiency with computers and online research
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Writing, research, communications, and analytical capacity
• Ability to conduct their own administrative duties

To apply, submit a cover letter and CV to [email protected] clearly stating Project Manager in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 6th July, 2018