Harambee Simulation Academy Facilitator

Harambee Simulation Academy is looking for a dynamic, energetic and experienced Facilitator Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is a not-for-profit company that increases the employability of young South Africans by assessing, matching and preparing them to get and keep their first job. Harambee also plays a significant role as a labour market change agent promoting inclusive hiring and employment practices. Harambee is a public/private partnership that is funded by employer fees, social investors (both international and local) and through the Treasury’s Jobs Fund. Harambee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.

Duties & Responsibilities
Facilitation • Facilitate candidate learning with client specific requirements. • Prepare candidates to perform successfully and consistently in the workplace. • Provide candidates with tools to enable their success in the workplace. • Translate real-life working experience into learning opportunities for candidates in a professional, mature and calm manner • Manage positive energy for long periods of time, in large groups, by connecting with the audience and determining needs • Ensure that new content and methodology/process is delivered • Creatively deliver specialised content • Tactfully manage difficult situations and development conversations Managing Candidates • Role-model behaviours • Observe and rate candidates on the Harambee Simulation Academy behaviours scorecard • Provide meaningful feedback to candidates and bridging managers about performance • Assess candidates by using a range of assessment tools • Diagnose learning problems based on performance and understand how to support ‘weaker’ candidates. Implement strategies to assist candidates who need extra support • Ensure that candidates meet employer requirements (Assessments, behaviours etc.) • Manage the candidates in the facilitation room
Delivery of Curriculum • Responsible for the delivery of content, including specialist and customised content • Effectively plan and implement content • Submit performance and assessment scores weekly • Curriculum coverage and meeting objectives to suit employer needs • Messaging about the world of work Project Planning and Co-ordination • Co-ordinate the day-to-day operational and administrative requirements of the Client Services team. • Work closely with regional and national Client Services Teams and Key Account Managers to ensure projects are executed timeously with accuracy. • Ensure the effective implementation of project plans by working closely with Client Services Admin team. • Plan resources, logistics and facilitation requirements for different projects. • Track and ensure up-to-date, accurate and complete information is entered into any relevant databases or management information systems. • Establish and sustain relationships with key stakeholders. • Identify clients in the market place for possibility of demand for candidates. • Interact with Sector Leads in handover of possible demand. • All other duties required to deliver results! Desired Experience & Qualification • Unless the applicant can demonstrate s/he has developed the necessary competencies through experience, a relevant Tertiary qualification is required • Must have at least 2 years’ experience in a team leadership role • Must have at least 2 years solid Facilitation experience in large and diverse groups • Must have experience in planning and coordinating projects that are complex, diverse and time-driven • Working experience within a corporate environment is an added advantage • Willingness to work outside of normal working hours when necessary • Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time when necessary • Must be willing to work long periods of time with large groups • Proficiency in MS Office - including Word, Excel and Outlook • Must have the ability to translate real-life working experience into learning opportunities for candidates in a professional, mature and calm manner • Must have a valid driver’s license and own car COMPETENCIES Flexible and can respond to unexpected trends or events quickly
Pro-active - responsible in ensuring the rhythm and intensity of planning and execution of the facilitation Analytical, logical and innovative in identifying solutions Disciplined in following process i.e. preparing for sessions, making things work for the greater good of the candidates The ability to persuade, influence and lead in a co-operative manner Solutions-oriented Strong Client Service orientation Responsive and proactive Excellent English verbal and written communication skills Good work ethic Honesty and integrity Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to use own initiative and take ownership of his/her tasks; and work with limited supervision Good team player Strong planning and organisation skills APPLY HEREhttp://harambee.co.za/