Project coordinator SIOC | 1X Northern Cape – John Taolo Gaetsewe District (Tsantsabane)

Project coordinator SIOC | 1X Northern Cape – John Taolo Gaetsewe District (Tsantsabane)

Fixed term contract to end February 2026. Has to be a Kuruman resident. (Reporting to Programmes Implementation Officer) Peromnes Grade 10
Project coordinator SIOC | 1X Northern Cape – John Taolo Gaetsewe District (Tsantsabane)

Job purpose

The project coordinator will be responsible for supporting the Programmes Implementation Officer to implement the GBVF response in SIOC-CDT beneficiaries' communities in Northern Cape aimed at combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

Key responsibilities

Co-ordination of GBVF projects

  • Support project rollout in partnership with Work Avenue and CBOs
  • Mobilise and recruit Rise Young Women’s Clubs
  • Coordinate training, meetings, stakeholder engagements, and project admin
  • Provide capacity building to CBOs
  • Prepare and monitor project plans
  • Facilitate communication with club members and stakeholders
  • Oversee Social Mobilisers and service providers
  • Conduct community mapping and gather intelligence
  • Facilitate training and dialogues
  • Coordinate logistics and material distribution

Coordination of provincial projects

  • Represent SCI in provincial forums
  • Run community dialogues and trainings
  • Monitor training and fieldwork
  • Collect, collate, and report on provincial data
  • Support M&E activities and tools
  • Capture visual/audio activity records

Relationship building and management

  • Maintain provincial and district stakeholder relationships
  • Develop and manage strategic partnerships
  • Attend and report back from stakeholder meetings

Project cycle management

  • Develop and present programme updates
  • Coordinate workshops and reports
  • Support youth programme development and administration

Financial management

  • Process invoices and coordinate payments
  • Procure and manage service providers
  • Ensure cost-efficiency and policy compliance

Human resources management

  • Support recruitment of fieldworkers
  • Identify personal training needs
  • Comply with HR policies
  • Represent the organisation with professionalism

Qualifications and experience

  • 3-year diploma, degree or equivalent in communication, education, health, public health, social science, or social work
  • At least 3 years’ experience in health/development sector
  • Experience in educational material development and children’s sector is advantageous

Competencies

  • Knowledge of child-related legislation and development standards
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Strong communication skills in English and other SA languages
  • Excellent planning, organisation, and reporting skills
  • Strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport

This is an internal & external advert!
This is an EE position. Preference will be given to people with disabilities and particularly women.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 22nd May 2025, 16h30

Please forward your CV and cover letter to: recruitment@soulcity.org.za

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