Education Portfolio Manager

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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The role is responsible for the planning, design, development and implementation of Education Programmes that provide a quality learning experience and is "fit for purpose". The role will also focus on continuous review and assessment of the OMF Education Strategy.

Key Result Areas

Operational Delivery

• Manages Education Portfolio to deliver appropriate and meaningful education content for the OMF Education programmes.

• Oversees the management of programme development & delivery from curriculum design to the review and sign off by stakeholders, including the Dept of Education.

• Manages the development and delivery of Teacher programmes to support effective teacher development and engagement in delivering learning content.

• Manages Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholders according to agreed process and standards.

• Identifies collaboration and partnership opportunities for the OMF Education Portfolio.

• Provide support for in-Country onboarding & solution design

• Monitor, evaluate and report on Educational Programmes.

• Provide advice and input on curriculum design and delivery of learning content.

People

• Contribute to functional resource planning and integration.

• Individually accountable for staff time, tasks, and output quality.

• Manages performance.

• Plans & assigns work over periods less than a year.

Finance and Governance

• Complies with Finance and Risk management governances

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Education/Development Studies/Social Science/Community Development qualification/degree essential

• 5+ years’ Education Programme Management sector experience

• Project management experience essential

• Strategic management experience essential

• People management experience essential

• Presentation and Facilitation skills at senior level required

• Ability to engage with key decision-makers and policymakers

• Able to effectively conduct policy analysis

• Proficiency in one or more African languages will be an added advantage

• Experience in the development of Literacy and Numeracy programmes will be an added advantage

Additional Requirements

• Travel to various rural, peri-urban locations (valid driver’s licence and own transport required)

 

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Change Management, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Management, Educational Program Design, Executing Plans, Knowledge Management, Learning and Development (L&D), Learning Design, Online Learning, Policies & Procedures, Professional Presentation, Report Review, Servant Leadership

Competencies

Builds Effective Teams

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Ensures Accountability

Education

Bachelors Degree (B) (Required)

Closing Date

28 July 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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