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About the Role This is a senior leadership position at the heart of how SmartStart understands and acts on data across its national network. You will lead the Sense Making, Data, and Insights function, translating complex information into meaningful action, driving a culture of learning, and ensurin

Pipeline Development & Opportunity Leadership Own and drive the development, prioritisation and progression of the funding pipeline in line with organisational strategy Identify, assess and advance funding opportunities based on strategic fit, value and likelihood of success Lead the progression of

SmartStart is a national network of NGOs and partners working to realise quality, affordable early learning for all children aged three to five. We are looking for a driven, self-motivated, and community-oriented person to join us as a Northwest Branch Club Coach. This role is based in Moses Kotane

Strategic Technology Leadership Develop and implement SmartStart’s long-term IT and digital strategy, ensuring scalability and future-readiness across diverse connectivity environments. Advise leadership on emerging technology trends and identify opportunities for digital innovation across the value

Key Responsibilities · Community Activation, Stakeholder engagement and Awareness Creation · SmartStart Recruitment and matching · Start-up training · Licensing and Smart Spacing Set-Up · Programme Quality Assurance and Registration Support · Programme growth and expansion · Build and encourage the

MEL Technical Activities: · Support the Manager in developing and updating data collection tools by providing input and feedback based on day-to-day use. · Assist in maintaining the M&E systems by regularly collecting data and ensuring consistency and integrity of data within the platforms. · Suppor

Job Purposes: The Provincial Partnership Manager is responsible for supporting the SmartStart network to build and manage strategic relationships with provincial and district government, municipalities, and key ecosystem partners to enable SmartStart’s mission of expanding access to quality early le

Key Responsibilities SmartStart Club Coaches are mentors to our network of early learning practitioners (SmartStarters) who run their own independent preschool social enterprises. SmartStart coaches recruit new SmartStarters. They license and quality assure all the SmartStart practitioners. Build an

Key Responsibilities for the job Leading and developing SmartStart’s network-wide approach(es) to monitoring & feedback as well as sense-making for appropriate action This entails · leading coherent target-setting by network management · reviewing, revising and developing coherent, fit-for-purpose i

Key Responsibilities 1. Design and Implementation of MELI Systems Develop, refine, and maintain fit-for-purpose monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MELI) frameworks and tools that align with SmartStart’s strategic goals and learning priorities. Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure MELI sys

Data Collection Coordination • Assist with coordinating a small field team to collect data required for compliance and reporting. • Track progress using basic tools and provide updates to relevant stakeholders. • Support with scheduling and logistical arrangements for field activities. 2. Documentat

· Purpose of the Role · SmartStart is looking for a self-motivated and driven person who will fulfil the role of being a mentor to our early learning practitioners (Our SmartStarters). The incumbent will inspire and motivate new SmartStarters to start their programmes and problem solve with them as

Data Analysis and Insights Generation · Analyse data to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decisions and programme improvements. · Create, enhance and support the use of interactive dashboards and analytics tools to improve data-driven decision-making across the organisation and netw

Video and visual content creation Create instructional videos in Canva using scripts provided by other SmartStart team members (usually in the EL&LD team). In some cases, write scripts and create videos based on briefs provided by other SmartStart team members (usually in the EL&LD team). Create sim

Key Responsibilities Data Governance and Quality Assurance Design, operationalise and oversee the data governance function within the organisation. Enable and support data governance processes, including data availability, accessibility, integrity, quality (including accuracy, consistency, and relia

Key Responsibilities 1. Data Verification Review submitted documents for accuracy and completeness. Identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing evidence. Compile lists of errors and gaps in documentation. Track and report work weekly, highlighting basic patterns and recurring issues. 2. Document M

Purpose The Senior Learning and Experiments Manager will play a critical role in strengthening SmartStart’s capacity for learning, adaptive management, and programme improvement. This role will lead the design and implementation of developmental evaluations and rapid experiments to enhance programme

· Purpose of the Role · SmartStart is looking for a self-motivated and driven person who will fulfil the role of being a mentor to our early learning practitioners (Our SmartStarters). The incumbent will inspire and motivate new SmartStarters to start their programmes and problem solve with them as

Key Responsibilities Advance the Place-Based Approach to ECD: Serve as a champion for the Place-Based Approach within SmartStart and its partner network, ensuring strategies are tailored and locally responsive to the unique social, economic, geographic, and cultural realities of diverse communities