Are you passionate about literacy and community development? Nal’ibali Trust is looking for a dynamic and organised Regional Programmes Coordinator to join their team in the Northern Cape!
About Nal’ibali Trust
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign dedicated to building literacy skills and fostering a lifelong reading culture in homes, schools, and communities across South Africa. The organisation seeks a dynamic and organised Regional Programmes Coordinator to lead the structured implementation of literacy programmes across designated districts.
The Role: Regional Programmes Coordinator – Northern Cape
The purpose of this role is to coordinate, oversee, and strengthen Nal’ibali’s regional and district engagement, programs, and initiatives. You will ensure alignment with the organizational strategy by working intensively in one or more districts at a time to deliver milestone-driven sustainable literacy interventions in schools, ECD centres, provide reflective training, and build strong partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
District Growth, Advocacy and Community Mapping
- Conduct structured district mapping to identify underreached schools, ECD centres, libraries, NGOs, and community structures.
- Establish and maintain an accurate District beneficiary and training database.
- Analyze district literacy gaps and propose targeted, context-responsive interventions.
- Support implementation of provincial literacy growth strategies at district level.
- Plan and coordinate literacy activations aligned to Nal’ibali’s calendar (e.g., WRAD, Literacy Month).
- Ensure measurable district-level reach, inclusion, and sustainability.
Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships with district education officials, schools and ECD centres, libraries, community-based organizations, NGOs, and literacy networks.
- Support partnership agreements and documentation where applicable.
- Represent Nal’ibali at district platforms and stakeholder engagements.
- Maintain regular structured communication and feedback loops with partners.
- Strengthen collaborations with district ecosystems.
Training and Capacity Building
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate district-level training for Educators, ECD practitioners, Caregivers/parents, Community literacy volunteers, and partners.
- Monitor and track attendance, participation, and training outcomes.
- Identify skills gaps and recommend refresher or advanced sessions.
- Ensure consistent post-training follow-up systems are operational.
Reading Club Coordination, Mentorship and Sustainability
- Support the establishment, registration, re-registration of Reading Clubs and ordering of supplements.
- Mentor Reading Club leaders through site visits and virtual platforms.
- Monitor reading club activity and quality of implementation.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of Training beneficiaries, Reading Clubs, Partner engagements, and Literacy events.
- Conduct regular site visits and submit structured reports.
- Track district progress against defined sustainability indicators.
- Document case studies, success stories, and innovation emerging from the field.
District Engagement Cycle and Transition Management
- Define clear indicators of a holistically engaged district.
- Support structured transition to new districts once milestones are achieved.
- Maintain light-touch follow-up engagement in previously supported districts.
Requirements (Qualifications, Skills and Experience)
- Post Matric Certificate or Diploma in Education, Community Development, Social Development, Project Coordination, or a related field.
- A Degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field is advantageous.
- 2-3 years’ experience in programme implementation within education, literacy, or community development.
- Experience facilitating training workshops.
- Experience engaging schools, ECD centres, caregivers, NGOs, or government stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of children’s literacy development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams (Intermediate or Advanced).
- Knowledge of social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward a motivational letter and CV to work@nalibali.org.
Please use the following format for your subject line: Your Name, Your Surname, Position Title, and relevant cluster (e.g., Thandi Nkosi Regional Programme Coordinator, Mpumalanga).
Closing Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
Kindly note that feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from Nal’ibali by 31 October 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Important Information
This role requires a high level of trust and access to sensitive data. As part of the recruitment process, criminal record and relevant background checks will be conducted. By applying, you consent to these checks. Nal’ibali Trust reserves the right to make appointments based on their outcomes and is committed to child safeguarding and protection, ensuring a safe environment for vulnerable individuals.
Contact Nal’ibali
Physical Address: Unit G06, WBHO House, 9 Logan Way, Pinelands, Cape Town, 7430
Postal Address: Box 36397, Glosderry, 7702
Tel: +27 (21) 448 6000
Email: info@nalibali.org
Website: www.nalibali.org | www.nalibali.mobi