British Council Jobs in South Africa

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		South Africa - DGSP Project Manager

The British Council in South Africa is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Project Manager' in the Global School Partnerships sector. Salary range (R17,817 - R32,056). This position is on fixed term contract of 12 months. Aim: Ensure effective management, promotion, development, monitoring and evaluation of DGSP in-country - DFID Global School Partnerships promotes partnerships between schools in the UK and schools in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The programme provides advice and guidance, professional development opportunities and grants to schools that are using school partnerships as a means for developing a global dimension within their curriculum. It aims to raise young people’s awareness of global development issues and equip them with the skills and knowledge to become active global citizens. Duties: Managing the programme against agreed DGSP country plans and budget to achieve new partnerships and grant targets, and submit agreed reports. Developing and implementing a country strategy to support and promote high quality global school partnerships. Manage establishment of new partnerships through partner finding and dissemination of programme information. Managing delivery of agreed professional development workshops and submitting required data to the Regional Professional Development Co-ordinator (RPDC).Managing effective delivery of Grant Preparation Seminars in-country to achieve grant targets at Reciprocal Visit & Global Curriculum Project grant levels. Requirements:  Background in education and knowledge of basic education sector Strong project management skills Computer skills Very strong communication (verbal and written) skills Conceptual, organisational and administration skills Networking skills How to apply?Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed within the job description document, you will find a number of listed ‘competencies’. Evidence against those competencies will need to be provided in your application form under the ‘Evidence in support of your application’ area. To help you understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left of this page. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Completed applications should be sent via email to: recruitment.sa@britishcouncil.org Deadline: 03 December 2010 st 12pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV's, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.

		South Africa - DGSP Project Officer

The British Council in South Africa is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a 'Project Officer' in the Global School Partnerships sector. Salary range (R6,886 - R13,303). This position is on fixed term contract of 12 months. Aim: Support the effective management, promotion, development, monitoring and evaluation of the DFID Global School Partnerships programme in South Africa. Duties: Organising relevant events against activity plan and budget to meet targets. Organising DGSP dissemination and promotion events including seminars, meetings, media coverage and exhibitions of successful global school partnerships to motivate and attract new partnerships. Organising professional development workshops and submitting attendance lists. Communicating grant deadlines and encouraging schools to apply. Requirements:  Very strong communication (verbal and written) Computer skills Good administration skills How to apply?Read through the job description document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ and ‘Guidance for applicants’ documents to the left of this page. Listed within the job description document, you will find a number of listed ‘competencies’. Evidence against those competencies will need to be provided in your application form under the ‘Evidence in support of your application’ area. To help you understand the competencies, we have provided a 'Behavioural Competency' and 'Generic Skills' dictionary to the left of this page. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications or enquiries will not be considered. Completed applications should be sent via email to: recruitment.sa@britishcouncil.org Deadline: 03 December 2010 st 12pm. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV's, handwritten applications or expressions of interest.