SANCCOB Vacancies 2022 Apply For Education Supervisor Jobs In Bloubergstrand, Western Cape

SANCCOB, a leading marine conservation non-profit organisation, seeks to employ an Education Supervisor to join their dynamic team in the Eastern Cape. The Education Supervisor will be responsible for the management of SANCCOB’s Education Department and will report to the Centre Manager of SANCCOB Gqeberha. Applications from South African residents are invited.

Key responsibilities:

Education:

• Offer quality educational programmes for both children and adults.
• Develop and conduct interactive public tours of the SANCCOB facility.
• Train education staff, interns, and volunteers to assist with tours.
• Develop new programmes, learning material and activities that are in line with SANCCOB’s mission, including holiday clubs.
• Grow educational income by identifying new funding opportunities and assisting the Resource Development Department and Gqeberha Centre Manager to write applications for funding.
• Manage the education budget to achieve income targets.
• Network with personnel in the field of environmental education at other environmental education institutions.

Education Staff:

• Provide leadership to the education team, guiding them towards methods of best teaching practice and professional conduct.

Volunteer Programme:

• Oversee and co-ordinate all aspects of the SANCCOB volunteer and internship programme including the following:
• Ensure sufficient volunteers are available and utilised effectively to support SANCCOB’s capacity requirements.
• Ensure volunteers are managed effectively and enjoy their volunteering time at SANCCOB.
• Co-ordinate orientation sessions, networking and training sessions to provide volunteers and interns with knowledge and skills to contribute in a meaningful way during their time at SANCCOB.
• Ensure the development and growth of the volunteer programme.
• Manage the volunteer budget to achieve income targets.

Administrative functions:

• Assist with the preparation of the education department’s annual budget and manage it effectively.
• Manage inventories of all the education department equipment and ensure that systems are in place to take care of all the equipment.
• Produce monthly reports and statistics.
• Coordinate all logistical arrangements for educational programmes.
• Prepare programme budgets, demographic information and assist with donor reports.
• Assist at front desk when necessary, including managing the point of sale system.

Events:

• Work with SANCCOB staff and external partners and coordinate the annual Penguin Festival event, as well as other educational events.

Requirements:

• Strong people management and development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to do so in more than one language would be advantageous).
• Strong programme development skills.
• Planning and organisational capabilities and the ability to work against strict deadlines.
• Passion for wildlife conservation and preservation.
• Senior certificate and relevant tertiary qualification in nature conservation, education or biological sciences.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Able to work on weekends and after hours.
• Minimum 5 years’ working experience.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license and own transport.

Please send your CV (max. 3 pages) with contactable referees and a letter of motivation for attention of Carl Havemann, SANCCOB Gqeberha Centre Manager, [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Friday, 10 June 2022 by 17h00.

Management will not accept telephonic applications and will only correspond with applicants chosen for interviews.