VACANCY
@HOMELEARNING PROGRAM MENTORS REF: MENT1124
CLOSING DATE: 29 November 2024
Location: Goedgedacht Farm, Riebeeksriver Road, Malmesbury, 7299
Contract: 12 months
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Goedgedacht is excited to announce that we are hiring three @Homelearning Mentors to join our team. As a mentor, you will play a key role in supporting our @Homelearning program by coordinating activities, fostering relationships with local school principals and teachers, and guiding our youth volunteers (Yeboneers) to ensure a successful experience for everyone involved.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Based in Porterville/Riebeek Kasteel/Riebeek West and reporting to the Centre Coordinator.
Tasks include the following:
- Oversee the implementation of the YearBeyond @Homelearning program and strengthen connections with school staff and the
surrounding community. - Recruit learners and manage a team of 20 Yeboneers (youth volunteers)
- Conduct regular site visits to mentor Yeboneers and lead a curriculum sessions like Future Fit Frdays
- Organise and facilitate training sessions for Yeboneers and handle their stipends
- Participate in training, mentor meetings, and provide monthly reports on progress.
- Help coordinate YearBeyond events, such as conferences and graduations.
- Ensure proper collections and uploading of all program M&E data, ensure program administration is constantly up to date, and produce program reports
- Liaise with Program Management and relevant role players to refer at risk children and children with special needs to receive the
appropriate support.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates must be 25 years or older and must hold a valid matric certificate
- Experience working with children and youth
- Strong skills in facilitation, training and leadership
- Ability to work independently and manage pressure effectively.
- Both fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Computer & administration knowledge and skills
- Police clearance is a requirement
- Must be willing to work overtime and/or after normal work hours when necessary
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates need to complete the application form and email it to hrofficer@goedgedacht.org along with their CV and supporting documents. CLOSING DATE: 29 November 2024