Are you passionate about education, sustainability and creating meaningful environmental action through schools and communities?
WESSA is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator for our Schools & Youth unit to drive the successful delivery of key education and sustainability projects across Gauteng and the surrounding region.
Based in Bryanston, the role will lead project planning, implementation, monitoring and stakeholder coordination, ensuring alignment with approved contracts, budgets, timelines and quality standards.
The successful candidate will work closely with schools, educators, funders and partners, while supporting the growth of WESSA’s Eco-Schools, LEAF and YRE programmes in the region. The role will also involve building relationships with schools, education officials, municipalities and other stakeholders, as well as developing and maintaining strategic partnerships.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong project coordination, monitoring and reporting skills, excellent communication and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Experience working with schools, educators and community stakeholders is required, while experience in environmental education programmes is advantageous.
The successful candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field, together with a minimum of 2–3 years’ relevant work experience. The role is based in Gauteng and requires regular travel to surrounding provinces.
Read the full role requirements here and apply.
Apply by: 4 November 2026 at 16h00 SAST
Send your application to WESSA Human Resources at applications@wessa.co.za
Please use Project Coordinator – Gauteng & Surrounding as the subject line and submit your covering letter, CV and any supporting documentation as a combined, single PDF file.
WESSA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. WESSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.