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Purpose: SmartStart is seeking passionate, self-motivated, and driven individuals to take on the vital role of Implementation Coach and Mentor. The successful candidates will serve as advocates for early learning, working closely with Smart Starters (SmartStart’s early learning practitioners) to sup

Purpose: Execute SmartStart’s digital marketing strategy across web, social and email; manage community engagement on digital platforms; use analytics to drive growth; and support brand monitoring and digital risk management. Key Responsibilities: Digital Campaign Execution · Implement national digi

The Opportunity As a key member of SmartStart’s executive leadership team, the Chief of Staff will serve as a senior strategic extension of the CEO - increasing the CEO’s effectiveness, leverage and capacity while providing accountable leadership for institutional capabilities that protect, enable a

The Opportunity As a key member of SmartStart’s C-Suite, the Managing Director will be the owner of enterprise execution, integration and organisational performance - translating approved strategy into clear priorities, integrated plans, accountabilities, operating rhythms and measurable outcomes. T

Purpose To provide strategic financial leadership and organisational stewardship that enables SmartStart to deliver its strategy, strengthen its sustainability and increase its impact. Working closely with the CEO, Board and executive leadership team, the Chief Finance and Enablement Officer will sh

SmartStart operates a growing network of community-based early learning programmes across South Africa, supported by an increasingly complex set of digital tools, platforms, and data systems. Getting these tools working well for the people who use them every day, coaches, franchisees, and programme

SmartStart is a social franchise transforming early childhood development across South Africa. For over a decade, we've worked to give every child the power to succeed, building a network of community-based early learning programmes that reach children in some of the country's most under-resourced a

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

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