part-time community engagement co-ordinator

Herschel Girls School, founded in 1922, situated in Claremont Cape Town, is an inclusive independent Anglican school for girls from Pre-Nursery to Grade 12 which welcomes pupils and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Herschel is committed to transformation and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that gives preference, where appropriate in accordance with its Employment Equity Plan, to candidates from the designated groups. The School reserves the right not to make an appointment. Failure to meet the requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The start date is contingent on finding the right candidate for this role.

Herschel Girls School is looking for a genuinely invested community-minded individual who seeks the opportunity to be part of a dynamic staff team and community committed to making a difference beyond the school itself.

If you have a genuine heart for community work and wish to make a difference in the lives of young South Africans through forging links to create meaningful and sustainable partnerships within an educational context, then this could be the ideal role for you If collaboration excites you, if you love solving problems through finding creative solutions and if you possess the ability to adapt to changing circumstances to find ways of delivering, then keep reading If you understand the importance of working together and honouring the values that underpin sustainable, impactful partnerships, then you will flourish in this role. This is an opportunity to work meaningfully towards making a difference, not only to the lives of children and teenagers in communities where partnerships are undertaken, but also to the lives of the children and teenagers who are learning every day at Herschel how to be better citizens and to see beyond where they play and learn so that they too understand the importance of positive impact.

Please note the following criteria:

• A Bachelor's degree and/or appropriate qualification in Education, Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field
• Proven experience in Community Engagement, partnerships or programme co-ordination, preferably in an educational setting
• Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders, including parents, pupils and local organisations
• Sound knowledge of best practice and of the challenges facing local communities and a respectful, nuanced appreciation of how to engage around these challenges
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships within the school and community. Multilingualism will serve as an advantage in this position.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and social media for community outreach
• A full commitment to the School's transformation, equity and belonging strategic objectives in support of an equitable, inclusive and safe school environment for all
• To be supportive of the Christian Anglican ethos of the School having regard to values, a love for people and the spirit in which making a difference is led

A letter of application (sent as an attachment), accompanied by a comprehensive CV, three contactable references, proof of qualifications or certifications that apply, as well as a Police Clearance certificate, should be submitted to the following email commengagevacancies@herschel.org.za by Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Herschel Girls School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

Closing Date: 16/04/2025