Organized and dependable Programs Coordinator skilled and successful at managing multiple grant projects. This includes recruitment of schools or centres and learners, project launch, support and reporting programs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Programs Coordinator
Junior Achievement South Africa
01.2017 - Current
Plan & Coordinated, and managed all programs allocated to me as a programs coordinator in terms of funder requirements and the organization's quality standards
Ensured full effective programme monitoring and evaluation and reporting (Driving programme impact) recruited, selected, trained and placed facilitators for the programs allocated
Monitored performance metrics closely to evaluate areas requiring intervention or adjustment, making data-informed decisions that contributed positively towards overall results.
Supervised the facilitators during the implementation of the programme/s.
Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
Championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Cultivated a collaborative work culture by encouraging open communication channels among team members which led increased job satisfaction rates amongst employees.
Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Ensured seamless handover between different stages of projects by creating standard operating procedures that guided staff involved in various aspects of each task.
Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Enterprise Programmes Facilitator
Junior Achievement South Africa
09.2016 - 12.2016
Facilitated all the allocated programs as communicated by the programs coordinator and in terms of the Funder requirements and the Organization's quality standards
Planned the program sessions
Managed the classroom
Retained the learners in the program
Reported on the programme sessions to the programs coordinator.
Facilitator & Assessor
Tshireletso Multi-Skills and Training
07.2014 - 08.2016
Planned, facilitated and assessed all the health and safety courses allocated to me including training in lifting machinery for corporate and mining employees
Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
Evaluated participant progress through ongoing assessments to ensure mastery of course objectives before concluding each session.
Provided constructive feedback to participants during debriefing sessions, fostering personal growth and skill development.
Reported to the training manager on the facilitated courses.
School-Based Monitor
Radikgobethe Secondary School
05.2012 - 06.2013
National School Nutrition Programme’ School-based Monitor
Assisted the school with the implementation of the National School Nutrition Programme
Managing and reporting implementation progress to the district circuit Coordinator.
Stock Room Associate
Jet Store Bochum (Edcon)
09.2010 - 11.2011
Receiving, Unpacking and Preparation of Stock for the floor.
Education
Advanced Certificate in Monitoring And Evaluation (NQF Level 6) -
Foundation For Professional Development (FPD)
Diploma: Commerce: Human Resources Development Level 6 -
Coordinated the implementation of the Delta Airlines Leadership, Empowerment, Achievement, and Development (LEAD) CAMP, reaching 100 girls in Gauteng - February - March 2024
Facilitated the Youth Entrepreneurship Camp to over 60 learners from the 12 Gauteng schools of specialization in partnership with the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in July 2023.
Facilitated “A Day in A Workplace (Work readiness programme) to over 40 grade 11-12 learners in partnership with Oliver Wyman in June 2023.
Monitored and Evaluated the Mister Bread Yondla Ikamva Learning Material and the Youth Camp Implementation in July 2022.
Currently managing the implementation of over 10 Integrated Entrepreneurship Programmes and Work Readiness Project aiming to reach over 500 grade 10 & 11 learners, the Financial literacy programme that aims to reach over 300 grade 8 learners in 1 secondary school in Gauteng.
Led the implementation of the Google IT Professional Certification Programme - 2021/2022 grant reaching 110 learners in Gauteng (24% across the 3 three provinces in South Africa).
Managed and coordinated 23 grant projects in 2022 & 2023, achieving the required targeted number of learners.
Assisted with the formation of 40 student companies in the programmes I coordinated in 2022. Seven (2) of these companies were outstanding and they participated in the JA Company of the Year Competition.
I was involved in the development of the School Enterprise Club (A programme that encourages the continuation of student companies once the programme ends).
Trained and led a team of over 90 facilitators and community volunteers in preparation for the implementation of the allocated projects from 2022 to 2023.
Driver License
Code C1 with own vehicle
Outcome Based Training
Conduct Outcome-Based Assessment (US 115753) and Facilitate Learning Using A Variety of Given Methodologies (US 117871) Registered With ETDP-SETA, Tshireletso Multi-Skills and Training, 2016
ITS TYME Programme (Experiential Enterprise Programme), Junior Achievement South Africa, 2014 & Graduated in 2015
References
Bonga Khumalo, National Programme Manager, Junior Achievement South Africa, 071 191 0167, bonga@jasa.co.za
Fortunate Huma, Human Resource Manager, Junior Achievement South Africa, 071 191 0167, fortunate@jasa.co.za
Donor Engagement & Program Partnership Coordinator at Junior Achievement of Southern ColoradoDonor Engagement & Program Partnership Coordinator at Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado