Bursaries and Training Manager

Community Chest of the Western Cape

Deadline:

16 April 2025

Region:

Cape Town

Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

Duration: 3-Year Contract

Enquiries: Ayesha@comchest.org.za

The Bursaries and Training Manager will be responsible for managing Community Chest of the Western Capes Bursary Programme, ensuring that bursary recipients receive appropriate support, mentorship and guidance throughout their academic journey.

The role also involves sourcing new business (sponsorships and funding) as well as engaging with academic institutions and external stakeholders as well as facilitating training programmes to enhance employee development. The Bursaries and Training Manager will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with academic partners, while driving continual improvement of training initiatives in the organisation in alignment with the changing NPO landscape.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

Bursary management.
Engagement with stakeholders and academic institutions.
Sponsorship and fundraising.
Facilitating training.
Reporting and compliance.

Qualifications And Requirements

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
At least 10 years experience in the industry, with a solid understanding of bursary programme
management, fundraising, relationship management, and the facilitation of training.
A minimum of 5 years managerial experience, with demonstrated success in leading and managing teams. The Bursaries and Training Manager will be responsible for managing Community Chest of the Western Capes Bursary Programme, ensuring that bursary recipients receive appropriate support, mentorship and guidance throughout their academic journey.
The role also involves sourcing new business (sponsorships and funding) as well as engaging with academic institutions and external stakeholders as well as facilitating training programmes to enhance employee development. The Bursaries and Training Manager will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with academic partners, while driving continual improvement of training initiatives in the organisation in alignment with the changing NPO landscape.

Competencies/Skills

Leadership and management skills.
Strategic planning.
Fundraising and relationship management.
Budgeting and financial planning.
Programme design and implementation.
Coaching and mentoring.
Clear and effective communication.
Engagement with stakeholders.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a motivation letter to Community Chest, 82 Bree Street, Cape Town or apply online below:

Apply here

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will receive further correspondence. If you have not yet received a response from Community Chest within two weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Closing date: Wed, 16 April 2025, 16:00