7 Lab Management jobs in South Africa

Overview

Description:

Date Posted: 09/26/2025
Req ID: 45231
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments/schools, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs. The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy offers more than a dozen teaching programs in global expertise and hosts more than 40 academic centres, labs and programs. Our goal is to shape the contemporary field of global affairs from within Canada and to unite those who are passionate about global affairs and public policy to research, discuss and address problems in a fast-changing world.

Your opportunity:

The Public History Lab is based at the Munk School and is led by Professor Timothy Snyder. Based on historical methods and approaches, the Lab’s mission is to demonstrate how historical context can inform contemporary political discourse by engaging directly with community members, writers, thinkers and policy-makers. The work starts from the assumption that research-based humanities scholarship can and should be shared as widely as possible.

The Manager, Public History Lab reports to the Lab Director. The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Director in areas including the administration of research grants and contracts, financial forecasting, budgeting and planning for the lab, the production of proposals for new funding, supervision of lab operations staff, and general office and facilities management. The Manager will engage in project management on a number of lab initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Administrative support of existing research grants and contracts including submission to University research office, negotiation of agreement terms, regular grant reporting including financials, liaising with internal University offices (legal, risk, etc.) to ensure agreements are compliant.
• Identifying, developing and executing strategies for new funding proposals and collaborations. Liaising with academic units, central research and legal services and external stakeholders to support development of new research funding initiatives. Promoting research initiatives to external audiences and potential funders. Fostering and maintaining networks to build capacity and collaboration.
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance. Promoting research initiatives, symposia and workshops to increase program visibility and reputation.
• Planning and implementing activities and initiatives that contribute to the impact and growth of the lab including talks, conferences, training programs, etc. Includes operations and logistics planning such as budgeting, contracting, vendor selection and negotiations.
• Producing complex reports involving statistical and/or financial information for funding agencies. Producing detailed statistical report and analysis in support of revenue generation/spending to support decision making.
• Preparing project expense/revenue modelling, forecasting cost-to-completion and financial tracking for research grants and contracts and the lab as a whole.
• Overseeing day-to-day administrative operation of the lab. Supervisory responsibility for security, operations, IT and financial staff. Works closely with Director, Citizen Lab and Executive Director, Munk School to support administrative HR needs (e.g., support the hiring process, onboard new employees, track absences, work schedules and mentoring staff).
• Managing facilities and space requirements for the lab and maintaining the occupational safety and security of staff, premises and contents.

Essential Qualifications

• Master's degree in History, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. A PhD in History is an asset.
• Six to seven recent and relevant years of experience in project management, academic and applied research, knowledge mobilization/translation, and multidisciplinary environments.
• Relevant and recent experience providing a range of administrative support, including the administration of research grants and contracts, financial forecasting, budgeting and planning.
• Experience working with diverse academic disciplines and units.
• Proven ability to liaise, build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to bring projects to successful completion; determine resource shortages and react to prevent bottlenecks; collaborate with senior faculty and institutional leadership with confidence and tact.
• Understanding of University HR environment, systems, procurement rules and budgeting.
• Experience compiling and analyzing data, preparing reports and other informational materials.
• Experience supporting funding proposals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide variety of contacts both internal and external to the University.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle conflicting and multiple priorities, superior organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict, apply an entrepreneurial approach to complex problem solving, and create plans and materials where few parameters are provided.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Goal oriented
• Organized
• Self-directed
• Tactful

Closing Date: 10/06/2025, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Grant - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 17 -- $109,761 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $140,365. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience and Diversity

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

The Diversity Statement continues with a note that as part of your application you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. The survey is voluntary; information related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or HR staff. Results are aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see the Diversity page.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and seeks to increase diversity among its members. The University is committed to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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Program Manager, Take Action Lab: Human Rights

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

LOGISTICS & INFORMATION

Location : Tilting Futures is seeking a Program Manager for Take Action Lab: Human Rights in Cape Town, South Africa. For this role, we are only accepting applicants with significant lived experience and legal authorization to live and work in South Africa.

Start date : The ideal start date is 5 January, 2026.

Compensation : The compensation for this contract role is ZAR 50,800-64,700 per month. This range reflects the full compensation, as contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, benefits, and other related expenses. We value transparency and are happy to discuss further details with candidates during the application process.

Application process : This is an outline of our typical hiring process. Depending on the needs of the role, the individual stages may change. Only qualified applicants will be advanced at each stage.

• Submit an application: it will be reviewed by real humans, not bots!
• Screening interview: a quick “get to know you” call
• Candidate exercise: a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to understand some of the expectations of the role
• Hiring manager interview: you’ll chat about your exercise and meet this role’s supervisor.
• Senior Leadership Interview: we are a small organization and our leadership is deeply invested in making sure we hire the right folks for each role.

We highly recommend reviewing our careers page for the most detailed information on our hiring process & philosophy, and to learn more about what it’s like to work at Tilting Futures.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will you sponsor a South Africa work visa application?

We are unable to sponsor a South Africa visa application. All applicants must already be legally able to live and work full-time in Cape Town, South Africa.

Will I have to travel to the United States in this role?

You may be asked to travel to the United States 1 time per year, for 1-2 weeks per visit, to attend staff-specific retreats or training seminars. In these cases, we will support your application for an American B-type visitor visa should you not have one already.

Do you have an office in Cape Town?

Yes, our office is located in Mowbray.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our Take Action Lab: Human Rights program in Cape Town. As Program Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground leader guiding students through a transformative, real-world learning experience while cultivating the local partnerships that make it possible. After three years operating in Cape Town, we are looking for a strategic thinker who can elevate our work and the student experience, develop systems, and nurture relationships with our stakeholders. If you’re energized by empowering young people, building community, and driving impact at the intersection of education and social change, this role is your chance to make a lasting mark.

The Program Manager reports directly to David Arenas, Director of Global Programs. The other primary stakeholders for this role are Jennifer Lofing Boyle (VP, Programs), Marc Seidel (Senior Manager, Risk Management), and Rebecca Warren (Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, & Enrollment). Get to know themhere.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT

Oversee and lead TAL’s experiential learning: Design, facilitate, and manage powerful learning experiences by developing experiential learning activities in line with TAL’s curriculum.

• Lead trainings, orientations, and learning and reflection activities with students.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students through their experience. Identify the learning moments of their experience and support their personal development.
• Identify learning opportunities and develop relationships with local leaders/communities in Cape Town that support TAL’s learning outcomes and add value to students’ immersion in Cape Town.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

Partnership management: as Tilting Futures’s lead on the ground, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Establish weekly touch points with the local team to foster collaboration, provide support, and proactively address any challenges, ensuring smooth program planning and implementation.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues to the Director of Global Programs that impact our relationship with the local partner or the sustainability of the program.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in Malaysia.

Manage partnerships: As Tilting Futures’s lead in South Africa, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Ensure smooth program planning and implementation with partners by fostering collaboration, providing support, and proactively addressing any challenges.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in South Africa.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues impacting the long-term sustainability of the program.

Oversee students’ program preparation: In collaboration with your team, develop, implement and maintain student onboarding systems that ensure:

• Students are prepared for their time in South Africa, through information sessions, written documentation, and timely responses to student and family inquiries.
• Visas, travel plans, and other important information are properly tracked.
• Proactive corrective action is taken with students who are not on track to participate in the program.
• Local partners receive timely information to allocate students’ apprenticeships and housing.

Lead Incident Management & Emergency Response: In collaboration with your team and specialized partners, support students’ socio-emotional health and learning, and provide effective response to health and safety incidents and emergencies.

• Deliver training to students in risk mitigation, and health and safety protocols, with support from the Global team.
• Lead the team managing health & safety incidents, coordinating with partners, team, and global staff in decision making, response and reporting, and leading response in escalated incidents.
• Provide student emotional support during any hospitalization or other major incidents.
• When on emergency duty, be available and remain within cell service at all times.
• Directly communicate with students’ families during escalated incidents, in coordination with the Global Programs Team.

Team Management: build and lead a high-performing team passionately committed to empowering youth and driving impactful programs.

• Hire, train, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.
• Supervise and develop staff and contractors through 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and evaluation.
• Foster a positive, Tilting Futures values-aligned team culture.
• Guide the team to deliver high-quality, consistent program implementation.
• Support ongoing professional development for all team members.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE

We are looking for more than just hard skills; we want teammates who will add value to our organizational culture by bringing these mindsets to their work:

• Strategic Thinker: Understands the broader context to design meaningful experiential learning opportunities that integrate curriculum with local immersion.
• Decisive Leader: Acts with confidence and agility to address program needs and make timely decisions on the ground.
• Sound Judgment: Evaluates complex situations to form well-informed decisions that prioritize student well-being and program success.
• Clear Communicator: Articulates ideas effectively through both spoken and written communication, ensuring alignment among global, local, and student stakeholders.
• Team Player: Collaborates seamlessly with in-person and remote teams to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional programming.
• Mentor and Coach: Develops and supports team members to enhance their skills and performance through feedback and guidance.
• Empathetic Connector: Builds trust and rapport by understanding and responding to the needs and emotions of students, partners, and team members.
• Student-Centered: Prioritizes and proactively addresses the needs, safety, and well-being of students throughout their immersive experience.
• Resourceful Problem-Solver: Identifies creative solutions to overcome challenges and optimize program delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Self-Driven Professional: Demonstrates initiative and perseverance to ensure program excellence and sustained impact.

The following are required:

• 5+ years of experience facilitating outdoor education, experiential learning and/or youth development programs for youth ages 17-25.
• Experience managing and developing staff from different backgrounds.
• Experience developing and delivering participatory training sessions and thematic seminars for different audiences e.g. youth, community stakeholders, non-profit organizations.
• Experience cultivating and managing program partnerships.
• Undergraduate degree (Bachelors or similar) in Education, Cultural Anthropology, Social Work, International Development, or other relevant field.
• Legally able to live and work in South Africa full time.
• Familiarity with South Africa’s social impact sector.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• All routine immunizations and vaccinations, including COVID-19, must be complete and up to date according to WHO guidelines.

Bonus points if have/are:

• Experience managing health and safety protocols
• Basic first aid training
• Bilingual or multilingual familiarity with any of the following languages: Afrikaans and/or Xhosa.

YOUR LEGACY

As Program Manager, you will help equip young people from around the world to tackle global issues through a one-of-a-kind hybrid immersive experiential learning program in Cape Town. By fostering strong partnerships and delivering a transformative student experience, you will play a key role in shaping the program’s success and impact.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Day-to-day activities will depend on the stage in the program cycle: planning season & immersion experience.

Planning season: daily activities during this stage include identifying and developing in-person learning activities that support the curriculum competencies and learning outcomes; prepare and roll out training for local partners; prepare orientation materials and resources for students’ onboarding to the program; provide feedback & input for future iterations of the program. In addition, this stage includes monitoring and tracking students’ pre-departure tasks (e.g. visa applications, travel plans, health and safety forms, housing & apprenticeship allocations).

Immersion experience: this is the most dynamic stage of the cycle while students are immersed in Cape Town. Day-to-day activities will include: managing communications with the local operational partner; leading reflection/learning activities for students; supporting and managing health and safety incidents; planning and executing activities that build community and a sense of belonging to Tilting Futures.

Tilting Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We know a diverse team produces the best results and we believe our team should reflect the diversity of leadership we aim to inspire. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Site Laboratory Manager - Civil Engineering Lab (Various Sites)

• Contract

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

SGS South Africa, Matrocast Division, is seeking to fill a key role in its Civil Engineering Site Laboratories in the Western Cape Region. The roles involves but not limited to providing, implement and manage a laboratory production plan as per the site requirements. The Site Laboratory Manager to ensure all client communication is communicated to the relevant Regional/Contracts Manager and ensure the requests are acted on, while maintaining discipline on site.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person with good leadership skills, integrity and good interpersonal skills and is able to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. A successful career in delivering performance against agreed strategic objectives and ultimately ensuring that all quality and testing methods are observed, and any deviation is reported without delay.

• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for Laboratory Management production planning on site and meeting deadlines.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to liaise with clients and relevant regional manager.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to ensure reporting is correct before signing and distribution.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for implementation of quality control systems and Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for multi-disciplinary site laboratory including Soils, Concrete, asphalt, Seals and Aggregates
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to assist the technicians with any job whether it is on site or inside the laboratory as per instruction from the authorized site supervisor /laboratory manager.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible to perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
• A Site Laboratory Manager is responsible for following all SGS policies and procedures on site including but not limited to the payroll, leave, disciplinary procedure.
• Provide training for all staff as training needs are identified.
• Ensure all SGS mandatory (OI Toolbox/ Annual Integrity / Social Media etc) training is done as and when required.
• All timesheets, claim forms and payroll instructions are sent to the relevant departments timeously.

Qualifications

• Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 / Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent or skills and experience sufficient to be recognized as a qualification through - Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Drivers License
• Relevant National Diploma and ten years relevant experience or NQF 6 and ten years relevant experience. OR
• Grade 12 and fifteen years relevant experience or NQF4 and fifteen years relevant experience.

Skills/Competencies

• Competent and qualified to do all tests in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate
• Competent and qualified to do quality laboratory control and implementation
• Competent and qualified to supervise and execute all field work
• Be familiar with COLTO (Now COTO)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Competent and qualified to do all tests (TMH 1 and SANS) in all laboratory divisions including soils, asphalt, seals, concrete / aggregate
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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Job Description

An Assistant / Trainee Laboratory Manager is responsible for assisting with accreditation and ensuring adherence to Health and Safety regulations in and around the laboratory.

• An Assistant Laboratory Manager verifies that correct test methods are followed and reports any deviations to the relevant reporting manager.
• They must adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Assist technicians with tasks on site or inside the laboratory as instructed by the authorized site supervisor / laboratory manager.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by the authorized site supervisor / laboratory manager and regional manager.
• Ensure all functions continue as per procedure in the absence of the Laboratory Manager.
• Support the Laboratory Manager in payroll, leave forms, and other administrative duties.
• Provide training to reporting staff as needed.

Qualifications

Relevant National Diploma or NQF 6 / Grade 12 or NQF4 equivalent, or skills and experience recognized through Recognition of Prior Learning.

• Driver's License
• Relevant National Diploma with ten years of relevant experience, or NQF 6 with ten years of relevant experience, OR
• Grade 12 with three years of relevant experience, or NQF 4 with fifteen years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with all Civil Engineering Test Methods under THM1 and SANS.

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Program Manager, Take Action Lab: Human Rights

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

LOGISTICS & INFORMATION

Location : Tilting Futures is seeking a Program Manager for Take Action Lab: Human Rights in Cape Town, South Africa. For this role, we are only accepting applicants with significant lived experience and legal authorization to live and work in South Africa.

Start date : The ideal start date is 5 January, 2026.

Compensation : The compensation for this contract role is ZAR 50,800-64,700 per month. This range reflects the full compensation, as contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, benefits, and other related expenses. We value transparency and are happy to discuss further details with candidates during the application process.

Application process : This is an outline of our typical hiring process. Depending on the needs of the role, the individual stages may change. Only qualified applicants will be advanced at each stage.

• Submit an application: it will be reviewed by real humans, not bots!
• Screening interview: a quick “get to know you” call
• Candidate exercise: a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to understand some of the expectations of the role
• Hiring manager interview: you’ll chat about your exercise and meet this role’s supervisor.
• Senior Leadership Interview: we are a small organization and our leadership is deeply invested in making sure we hire the right folks for each role.

We highly recommend reviewing our careers page for the most detailed information on our hiring process & philosophy, and to learn more about what it’s like to work at Tilting Futures.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will you sponsor a South Africa work visa application?

We are unable to sponsor a South Africa visa application. All applicants must already be legally able to live and work full-time in Cape Town, South Africa.

Will I have to travel to the United States in this role?

You may be asked to travel to the United States 1 time per year, for 1-2 weeks per visit, to attend staff-specific retreats or training seminars. In these cases, we will support your application for an American B-type visitor visa should you not have one already.

Do you have an office in Cape Town?

Yes, our office is located in Mowbray.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our Take Action Lab: Human Rights program in Cape Town. As Program Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground leader guiding students through a transformative, real-world learning experience while cultivating the local partnerships that make it possible. After three years operating in Cape Town, we are looking for a strategic thinker who can elevate our work and the student experience, develop systems, and nurture relationships with our stakeholders. If you’re energized by empowering young people, building community, and driving impact at the intersection of education and social change, this role is your chance to make a lasting mark.

The Program Manager reports directly to David Arenas, Director of Global Programs. The other primary stakeholders for this role are Jennifer Lofing Boyle (VP, Programs), Marc Seidel (Senior Manager, Risk Management), and Rebecca Warren (Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, & Enrollment). Get to know themhere .

YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT

Oversee and lead TAL’s experiential learning: Design, facilitate, and manage powerful learning experiences by developing experiential learning activities in line with TAL’s curriculum.

• Lead trainings, orientations, and learning and reflection activities with students.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to students through their experience. Identify the learning moments of their experience and support their personal development.
• Identify learning opportunities and develop relationships with local leaders/communities in Cape Town that support TAL’s learning outcomes and add value to students’ immersion in Cape Town.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

Partnership management: as Tilting Futures’s lead on the ground, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Establish weekly touch points with the local team to foster collaboration, provide support, and proactively address any challenges, ensuring smooth program planning and implementation.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues to the Director of Global Programs that impact our relationship with the local partner or the sustainability of the program.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in Malaysia.

Manage partnerships: As Tilting Futures’s lead in South Africa, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners.

• Ensure smooth program planning and implementation with partners by fostering collaboration, providing support, and proactively addressing any challenges.
• Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in South Africa.
• Escalate administrative and/or operational issues impacting the long-term sustainability of the program.

Oversee students’ program preparation: In collaboration with your team,develop, implement and maintain student onboarding systems that ensure:

• Students are prepared for their time in South Africa, through information sessions, written documentation, and timely responses to student and family inquiries.
• Visas, travel plans, and other important information are properly tracked.
• Proactive corrective action is taken with students who are not on track to participate in the program.
• Local partners receive timely information to allocate students’ apprenticeships and housing.

Lead Incident Management & Emergency Response: In collaboration with your team and specialized partners,support students’ socio-emotional health and learning, and provide effective response to health and safety incidents and emergencies.

• Deliver training to students in risk mitigation, and health and safety protocols, with support from the Global team.
• Lead the team managing health & safety incidents, coordinating with partners, team, and global staff in decision making, response and reporting, and leading response in escalated incidents.
• Provide student emotional support during any hospitalization or other major incidents.
• When on emergency duty, be available and remain within cell service at all times.
• Directly communicate with students’ families during escalated incidents, in coordination with the Global Programs Team.

Team Management: build and lead a high-performing team passionately committed to empowering youth and driving impactful programs.

• Hire, train, and retain a diverse, high-performing team.
• Supervise and develop staff and contractors through 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and evaluation.
• Foster a positive, Tilting Futures values-aligned team culture.
• Guide the team to deliver high-quality, consistent program implementation.
• Support ongoing professional development for all team members.
• Manage TAL’s in-country budget.

WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE

We are looking for more than just hard skills; we want teammates who will add value to our organizational culture by bringing these mindsets to their work:

• Strategic Thinker: Understands the broader context to design meaningful experiential learning opportunities that integrate curriculum with local immersion.
• Decisive Leader: Acts with confidence and agility to address program needs and make timely decisions on the ground.
• Sound Judgment: Evaluates complex situations to form well-informed decisions that prioritize student well-being and program success.
• Clear Communicator: Articulates ideas effectively through both spoken and written communication, ensuring alignment among global, local, and student stakeholders.
• Team Player: Collaborates seamlessly with in-person and remote teams to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional programming.
• Mentor and Coach: Develops and supports team members to enhance their skills and performance through feedback and guidance.
• Empathetic Connector: Builds trust and rapport by understanding and responding to the needs and emotions of students, partners, and team members.
• Student-Centered: Prioritizes and proactively addresses the needs, safety, and well-being of students throughout their immersive experience.
• Resourceful Problem-Solver: Identifies creative solutions to overcome challenges and optimize program delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Self-Driven Professional: Demonstrates initiative and perseverance to ensure program excellence and sustained impact.

The following are required:

• 5+ years of experience facilitating outdoor education, experiential learning and/or youth development programs for youth ages 17-25.
• Experience managing and developing staff from different backgrounds.
• Experience developing and delivering participatory training sessions and thematic seminars for different audiences e.g. youth, community stakeholders, non-profit organizations.
• Experience cultivating and managing program partnerships.
• Undergraduate degree (Bachelors or similar) in Education, Cultural Anthropology, Social Work, International Development, or other relevant field.
• Legally able to live and work in South Africa full time.
• Familiarity with South Africa’s social impact sector.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• All routine immunizations and vaccinations, including COVID-19, must be complete and up to date according to WHO guidelines.

Bonus points if have/are:

• Experience managing health and safety protocols
• Basic first aid training
• Bilingual or multilingual familiarity with any of the following languages: Afrikaans and/or Xhosa.

YOUR LEGACY

As Program Manager, you will help equip young people from around the world to tackle global issues through a one-of-a-kind hybrid immersive experiential learning program in Cape Town. By fostering strong partnerships and delivering a transformative student experience, you will play a key role in shaping the program’s success and impact.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Day-to-day activities will depend on the stage in the program cycle: planning season & immersion experience.

Planning season: daily activities during this stage include identifying and developing in-person learning activities that support the curriculum competencies and learning outcomes; prepare and roll out training for local partners; prepare orientation materials and resources for students’ onboarding to the program; provide feedback & input for future iterations of the program. In addition, this stage includes monitoring and tracking students’ pre-departure tasks (e.g. visa applications, travel plans, health and safety forms, housing & apprenticeship allocations).

Immersion experience: this is the most dynamic stage of the cycle while students are immersed in Cape Town. Day-to-day activities will include: managing communications with the local operational partner; leading reflection/learning activities for students; supporting and managing health and safety incidents; planning and executing activities that build community and a sense of belonging to Tilting Futures.

Tilting Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We know a diverse team produces the best results and we believe our team should reflect the diversity of leadership we aim to inspire. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Program Manager, Take Action Lab: Human Rights Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa LOGISTICS & INFORMATION Location : Tilting Futures is seeking a Program Manager for Take Action Lab: Human Rights in Cape Town, South Africa. For this role, we are only accepting applicants with significant lived experience and legal authorization to live and work in South Africa. Start date : The ideal start date is 5 January, 2026. Compensation : The compensation for this contract role is ZAR 50,800-64,700 per month. This range reflects the full compensation, as contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, benefits, and other related expenses. We value transparency and are happy to discuss further details with candidates during the application process. Application process : This is an outline of our typical hiring process. Depending on the needs of the role, the individual stages may change. Only qualified applicants will be advanced at each stage. Submit an application: it will be reviewed by real humans, not bots! Screening interview: a quick “get to know you” call Candidate exercise: a chance for us to learn more about you and for you to understand some of the expectations of the role Hiring manager interview: you’ll chat about your exercise and meet this role’s supervisor. Senior Leadership Interview: we are a small organization and our leadership is deeply invested in making sure we hire the right folks for each role. We highly recommend reviewing our careers page for the most detailed information on our hiring process & philosophy, and to learn more about what it’s like to work at Tilting Futures. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will you sponsor a South Africa work visa application? We are unable to sponsor a South Africa visa application. All applicants must already be legally able to live and work full-time in Cape Town, South Africa. Will I have to travel to the United States in this role? You may be asked to travel to the United States 1 time per year, for 1-2 weeks per visit, to attend staff-specific retreats or training seminars. In these cases, we will support your application for an American B-type visitor visa should you not have one already. Do you have an office in Cape Town? Yes, our office is located in Mowbray. ABOUT THIS ROLE This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our Take Action Lab: Human Rights program in Cape Town. As Program Manager, you’ll be the on-the-ground leader guiding students through a transformative, real-world learning experience while cultivating the local partnerships that make it possible. After three years operating in Cape Town, we are looking for a strategic thinker who can elevate our work and the student experience, develop systems, and nurture relationships with our stakeholders. If you’re energized by empowering young people, building community, and driving impact at the intersection of education and social change, this role is your chance to make a lasting mark. The Program Manager reports directly to David Arenas, Director of Global Programs. The other primary stakeholders for this role are Jennifer Lofing Boyle (VP, Programs), Marc Seidel (Senior Manager, Risk Management), and Rebecca Warren (Senior Manager, Teaching, Learning, & Enrollment). Get to know themhere. YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPACT Oversee and lead TAL’s experiential learning: Design, facilitate, and manage powerful learning experiences by developing experiential learning activities in line with TAL’s curriculum. Lead trainings, orientations, and learning and reflection activities with students. Provide mentorship and coaching to students through their experience. Identify the learning moments of their experience and support their personal development. Identify learning opportunities and develop relationships with local leaders/communities in Cape Town that support TAL’s learning outcomes and add value to students’ immersion in Cape Town. Manage TAL’s in-country budget. Partnership management: as Tilting Futures’s lead on the ground, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners. Establish weekly touch points with the local team to foster collaboration, provide support, and proactively address any challenges, ensuring smooth program planning and implementation. Escalate administrative and/or operational issues to the Director of Global Programs that impact our relationship with the local partner or the sustainability of the program. Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in Malaysia. Manage partnerships: As Tilting Futures’s lead in South Africa, proactively develop relationships and maintain close contact and communication with local partners. Ensure smooth program planning and implementation with partners by fostering collaboration, providing support, and proactively addressing any challenges. Proactively cultivate relationships with partners who can help us achieve our program goals in South Africa. Escalate administrative and/or operational issues impacting the long-term sustainability of the program. Oversee students’ program preparation: In collaboration with your team,develop, implement and maintain student onboarding systems that ensure: Students are prepared for their time in South Africa, through information sessions, written documentation, and timely responses to student and family inquiries. Visas, travel plans, and other important information are properly tracked. Proactive corrective action is taken with students who are not on track to participate in the program. Local partners receive timely information to allocate students’ apprenticeships and housing. Lead Incident Management & Emergency Response: In collaboration with your team and specialized partners,support students’ socio-emotional health and learning, and provide effective response to health and safety incidents and emergencies. Deliver training to students in risk mitigation, and health and safety protocols, with support from the Global team. Lead the team managing health & safety incidents, coordinating with partners, team, and global staff in decision making, response and reporting, and leading response in escalated incidents. Provide student emotional support during any hospitalization or other major incidents. When on emergency duty, be available and remain within cell service at all times. Directly communicate with students’ families during escalated incidents, in coordination with the Global Programs Team. Team Management: build and lead a high-performing team passionately committed to empowering youth and driving impactful programs. Hire, train, and retain a diverse, high-performing team. Supervise and develop staff and contractors through 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and evaluation. Foster a positive, Tilting Futures values-aligned team culture. Guide the team to deliver high-quality, consistent program implementation. Support ongoing professional development for all team members. Manage TAL’s in-country budget. WHO WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE We are looking for more than just hard skills; we want teammates who will add value to our organizational culture by bringing these mindsets to their work: Strategic Thinker: Understands the broader context to design meaningful experiential learning opportunities that integrate curriculum with local immersion. Decisive Leader: Acts with confidence and agility to address program needs and make timely decisions on the ground. Sound Judgment: Evaluates complex situations to form well-informed decisions that prioritize student well-being and program success. Clear Communicator: Articulates ideas effectively through both spoken and written communication, ensuring alignment among global, local, and student stakeholders. Team Player: Collaborates seamlessly with in-person and remote teams to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional programming. Mentor and Coach: Develops and supports team members to enhance their skills and performance through feedback and guidance. Empathetic Connector: Builds trust and rapport by understanding and responding to the needs and emotions of students, partners, and team members. Student-Centered: Prioritizes and proactively addresses the needs, safety, and well-being of students throughout their immersive experience. Resourceful Problem-Solver: Identifies creative solutions to overcome challenges and optimize program delivery in a dynamic environment. Self-Driven Professional: Demonstrates initiative and perseverance to ensure program excellence and sustained impact. The following are required: 5+ years of experience facilitating outdoor education, experiential learning and/or youth development programs for youth ages 17-25. Experience managing and developing staff from different backgrounds. Experience developing and delivering participatory training sessions and thematic seminars for different audiences e.g. youth, community stakeholders, non-profit organizations. Experience cultivating and managing program partnerships. Undergraduate degree (Bachelors or similar) in Education, Cultural Anthropology, Social Work, International Development, or other relevant field. Legally able to live and work in South Africa full time. Familiarity with South Africa’s social impact sector. Spoken and written fluency in English. All routine immunizations and vaccinations, including COVID-19, must be complete and up to date according to WHO guidelines. Bonus points if have/are: Experience managing health and safety protocols Basic first aid training Bilingual or multilingual familiarity with any of the following languages: Afrikaans and/or Xhosa. YOUR LEGACY As Program Manager, you will help equip young people from around the world to tackle global issues through a one-of-a-kind hybrid immersive experiential learning program in Cape Town. By fostering strong partnerships and delivering a transformative student experience, you will play a key role in shaping the program’s success and impact. A DAY IN THE LIFE Day-to-day activities will depend on the stage in the program cycle: planning season & immersion experience. Planning season: daily activities during this stage include identifying and developing in-person learning activities that support the curriculum competencies and learning outcomes; prepare and roll out training for local partners; prepare orientation materials and resources for students’ onboarding to the program; provide feedback & input for future iterations of the program. In addition, this stage includes monitoring and tracking students’ pre-departure tasks (e.g. visa applications, travel plans, health and safety forms, housing & apprenticeship allocations). Immersion experience: this is the most dynamic stage of the cycle while students are immersed in Cape Town. Day-to-day activities will include: managing communications with the local operational partner; leading reflection/learning activities for students; supporting and managing health and safety incidents; planning and executing activities that build community and a sense of belonging to Tilting Futures. Tilting Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We know a diverse team produces the best results and we believe our team should reflect the diversity of leadership we aim to inspire. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Tilting Futures? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Address: * Pronouns If you'd like, please share your pronouns. For more information on pronouns, please visit this resource. Linked In Profile: Are you an alumni of one or more of our programs? * Select. Tilting Futures equips young people worldwide to create meaningful impact on global issues. Our program is a transformational experience to young people around the world. What was the transformational experience in your life? 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