Spec Education Prog Execution

Job Req ID

10909

Closing Date

22 December 2025

OME

HCA: Corporate Affairs

Geographical Area

Sandton, Gauteng & Sasolburg, Free State

Purpose of Job

Manage the effective implementation and execution of education programmes within the assigned region. This includes engagement with all relevant parties and stakeholders, ensuring all activities are performed according to a set plan and standards, and the monitoring of the programme effectiveness and ensuring the flow of information to the relevant stakeholders. Provide feedback to management to enable the Sasol Foundation to compile reports on their initiatives and the impact achieved in the education field.

Key Accountabilities

Conduct baseline assessment and mapping of initiatives. Assess the sustainability of current education programmes in fence line communities.

Recognise opportunities for expansion, enhancements, or exit.

Develop programme calendars, programme outlines and outcomes, map out learner journeys and align programmes with social value propositions defined by the various Education program portfolios of the Foundation.

Conduct needs analysis and prepare proposals and budget plans for a multi-year masterplan for education programmes in the allocated region for input into Foundation strategy .

Carry out analyses required to support theory of change and baseline assessments.

Identify partners to co-fund programmes and service providers to enable the success of programmes.

Conduct due diligence assessments on their capabilities.

Prepare proposals for potential partners to achieve the masterplan.

Define implementation plans of various programmes including funding mechanisms and products.

Outline structures to facilitate partner funding and reduce company risks.

Recruitment Description Continued

Prepare detailed project plans to support the execution of programmes in the various Foundation portfolios working together with other Education Execution specialists in SA.

Conduct regular site / project visits to ensure and monitor the quality of programme execution at beneficiary level.

Organise career exhibitions to increase learners’ exposure to the job market and arrange displays, workshops, hands-on activities, computer-based tutorials, industry visits, educational tours, and computer literacy and life-skills programmes where relevant to support classroom initiatives.

Co-ordinate execution of infrastructure upgrade plans which can have a significant impact on quality of learner development focus on Technical Schools. Handle the appointment of service providers supported by Planning and Supply Chain.

Manage supplier workplans and deliverables, conduct and document execution quality assessments and authorize supplier payments.

Develop, administer and report on annual Education budgets for the region. Including reporting for all areas of responsibility, and ensuring programme expenditures are within policies and regulations.

Manage application of additional funding sources and ensure integrated communication of partner funded initiatives. Communicate work progress with management of the Foundation.

Provide input on marketing material on achievements and compile impact stories.

Set up registration and accreditation of various programmes where relevant.

Maintain a database of graduates who fulfilled the requirements of previous programmes and prepare recommendations for further support and ensure smooth transition.

Maintain a database of completed programmes and initiatives and set up post execution support programme.

Set up beneficiary registration and accreditation processes where required and monitor and ensure completion of Portfolios of Evidence.

Support with the development of compliance and regulatory frameworks to manage risks as and the definition of KPIs and impact measures for Education programmes.

Work with the BU Stakeholder Relations teams to engage key stakeholders required for successful programme execution.

Define an engagement plan and routines to facilitate flow of information and reports to the BU Community Relations teams, beneficiaries and other key stakeholders.

Provide community reports and develop written reports for inclusion in different reports and forums. Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.

Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.

Build and maintain positive relationships with co-funders and service providers to deliver special education initiatives.

Formal Education

Working Experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills