KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Club Coach - Umkhanyakude District Municipality

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 SmartStart clubs (networks of SmartStarters). · Drive and create understanding of and demand for quality early learning and importantly to coach and develop SmartStarters to gain new skills and capacities. Requirements Key Specifications Requirements · Educated to tertiary level preferable (Early Childhood, Community Development diploma/degree or similar). · At least a year’s experience in coaching/mentoring/facilitation role and/or a management/coordinating role. · Three years’ experience of ECD or a closely related sphere. · Multilingual · A valid driver’s license and own transport. Competencies · Community Engagement and Relationship Building- The ability to connect with local communities, build trust, and foster positive relationships with community members · Effective Stakeholder Communication and Advocacy- Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders—such as parents, local leaders, NGOs, and government departments and advocate for early learning initiatives. · Recruitment and Talent Matching- The ability to identify, assess, and recruit individuals with the right mindset and potential to become SmartStarters. · Operational and Logistical Coordination-strong planning and coordination skills to support SmartStarters in setting up licensed Smart Spaces and accessing necessary materials and resources · Strategic Thinking and Growth Orientation- Ability to think long-term, plan for scale, and identify opportunities for programme expansion. · Conflict Resolution- the ability to manage conflict and adjust to different community dynamics and individual needs while keeping programme goals in focus. · Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the SmartStart network and beyond, and to work as part of a cohesive and supportive team, including the ability to work effectively with people from different background. Abilities, Skills, and Attributes · Excellent administrative skills · Excellent organisational and planning skills · Excellent management skills · Excellent Computer Skills- Proficiency in MS Office – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook – and in internet search and use. · Proficiency in English, isiZulu