Jakes Gerwel Fellowship Recruitment 2026: Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator Job in South Africa

Overview

The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is seeking a permanent Partnerships and Advocacy Coordinator to join its Communications and Marketing department based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. This role involves strengthening strategic relationships, coordinating stakeholder engagements, managing communication initiatives, and supporting advocacy activities that align with the organisation and its work within the teacher development and education ecosystem.

Working alongside the Head of Partnerships and Advocacy, the coordinator will map stakeholders, monitor sector developments, coordinate partnership activities, and handle monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The position also entails supporting internal and external communication strategies, working with a media agency, managing digital content such as press releases and thought leadership articles, and maintaining the organisation website and social media channels.

Who can apply

Applicants are required to hold a relevant university degree in education, development studies, social sciences, project management, communications, journalism, or equivalent professional experience. Candidates must bring a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role coordinating projects within the development sector, education, government, or philanthropy.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate professional experience in independently managing complex multi-stakeholder relationships, coordinating projects from planning to completion, preparing project reports, using communications strategically, and handling advocacy initiatives. Required competencies include strategic thinking, project management, budget planning, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, while familiarity with collaboration platforms such as Asana, Slack, Google Workspace, and Dropbox is considered advantageous.

How to apply

Interested candidates must consult the official recruitment advertisement on the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship careers platform and submit their applications online. Applicants should search for the position using the reference number AGO261030-1 and ensure their curriculum vitae clearly reflects their experience in communications, advocacy, partnership management, and project coordination.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by the application deadline of 16 November 2026.