Education Portfolio Manager
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Foundation's Education portfolio to translate strategy into measurable school-level impact.
Role type
Senior IC portfolio manager (education/social investment)
Builds
Education interventions, literacy/numeracy programs, teacher-support initiatives, and school-level support
Domain
Education + Social Investment
Required skills
Strategic planning, programme and project management, stakeholder management, data analysis, budgeting, risk management, governance, needs assessment
Preferred skills
People management, M&E expertise, knowledge of South African education system, literacy/numeracy/teacher development experience, South African languages
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Own the Education portfolio implementation roadmap and translate strategic objectives into annual plans; Lead end-to-end programme design and delivery from needs assessment to close-out; Build and manage strategic relationships with schools, partners, and government structures; Define programme-level outputs, outcomes, and indicators and monitor delivery quality; Manage the Education portfolio within approved budgets and ensure appropriate due diligence and governance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC