Categories: Education/Training, Children/Youth work, Fundraising
Duration: 1 year+
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Ideal start date: September 2010
Access to high quality education in Johannesburg is determined by a child's economic status, leading to high levels of unemployment in a country where there is massive skills shortages in the formal economy. Up to 60% of people living in some of Johannesburg's poorest communities are unemployed. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the ‘School Leavers Support Programme’ as well as being a member of Oasis South Africa's pioneering team in Johannesburg.
The successful applicant will:
- Serve as a key team member implementing the ‘School Leavers' Support Programme’
- Develop, plan and facilitate life-skills, career counselling and/or English as a second language sessions for students
- Conduct regular individual interviews with school leavers
- Research career opportunities and arrange job or learning opportunities for students
- Co-ordinate a mentoring programme for the students, including providing ongoing training and support for volunteer mentors
- Participate in the establishment of the Oasis base in Johannesburg, including working in other projects as required
Person specification:
- Have experience of working with young adults and/or older teenagers
- Be a patient and enthusiastic team-player
- Be creative and an independent worker
- Have a heart for young adults and vulnerable people
- Have experience of careers guidance, teaching English (as a second language or otherwise) and/or life skills training for young adults
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