Position: Senior Project Coordinator
Job type: Full-time, permanent position based in Cape Town
Number of hires: 2
Working arrangement: Hybrid set up (2 days in office 3 days work from home)
R19 000 - R26 500 plus benefits
Closing date: 10th April 2023
www.fetola.co.za
Our purpose is simple: we help people to grow the economy and create jobs by building businesses that last.
Are you an exceptional young person looking to make a difference? If you're someone who thrives on tackling complex problems and brings a unique range of skills to the table, we want to hear from you.
Who do we really want?
Are you ambitious, a quick learner and constantly seeking to gain new skills? Are you agile, organized and results orientated? Are you good with numbers and with people.
Our ideal candidate has strong organizational and project management skills. They are very comfortable with technology and actively use it in their daily life. They like working with data and are also good communicators.They are ambitious and looking for a role to fully expand their skills in a team that makes a real difference. They value creativity and innovation and are lateral thinkers who approach challenges from multiple angles.
Fetola Company Overview:
Fetola is a social enterprise that trains and supports leaders in small businesses. Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions to help solve unemployment, inequality, and poverty. We do this by helping people build thriving, and environmentally sound businesses that grow the economy, create inclusive wealth and generate jobs.
Fetola are also different. Probably very different from anywhere else you have worked. We are agile, inclusive, challenging, and innovative. We dislike hierarchies and titles and like simplicity and transparency. We are passionate about our results and making a real difference in the world. We work as a team everyone from the newest intern to the CEO has a voice.
Summary of the job:
The chosen candidate will work closely with a Programme Manager to deliver objectives efficiently and effectively. They will assist in the implementation of programme activities and two-way communications with entrepreneurs and the team. They will engage with entrepreneurs to build relationships, conduct desktop research and data collation, and assist with trend analysis of programme outcomes.
Job requirements and experience:
- University Degree (Engineering, Business analytics, Economics, Science, Sustainability or similar)
- At least 2 + years working experience in a role that requires coordinating activities to achieve project goals.
- Good numeric literacy, understanding & use of data analytics is essential.
- Strong excel skills.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal communication.
- Confident, agile, ambitious, and forward - thinking.
- Comfort with technology and innovation essential
- Multilingual more than one African language (advantageous)
