Lead STEM mentor regional centre
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead STEM Mentor Regional centre
Contract Period: April 2026 December 2026
Type: Fixed-Term Independent Contractor
Time commitment: Approximately 710 hours per week
Monthly income: R8 000.00 per month cost to company
Quarterly incentive: R10 000.00 per quarter subject to completion of deliverables and performance requirements.
Engen Maths & Science Schools Programme (EMSS) Project - Energising Minds for Africas Future
Are you a strong Mathematics or Physical Sciences educator who wants to extend your impact beyond your classroom
Do you want to mentor high-potential learners coordinate a regional STEM centre and be part of a nationally recognised programme backed by Engen
The Engen Maths & Science Schools Programme (EMSS) is recruiting Lead STEM Mentors to anchor Regional Centres across the country.
About the programme:
EMSS supports high-potential learners in Mathematics and Physical Sciences through:
- In-person learner onboarding
- Weekly rotating consultation sessions
- Benchmark assessments
- A digital learning campus
- Specialized workbooks in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Structured assignment tracking
- In-person Winter School and exam preparation
- Annual awards and recognition ceremonies
Each Regional Centre is led by one committed mentor responsible for ensuring structure accountability and learner progression.
About the role:
You will serve as the academic anchor for your assigned centre.
1. Weekly in-person academic support
- Deliver one 2-hour consultation session each week.
- Rotate between feeder schools in your region.
- Mentor learners on how to approach their learning and how to develop academic discipline and positive learning habits.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer learning
2. Digital monitoring and learner accountability
- Track assignment completion on the digital campus.
- Identify learners who are falling behind.
- Follow up and provide structured support.
- Encourage and celebrate strong performance.
3. Centre coordination
- Coordinate venues with participating schools.
- Administer and invigilate benchmark assessments.
- Support onboarding Winter School and awards events.
- Represent the programme professionally in your region.
4. Structured reporting
- Maintain attendance registers and session documentation.
- Submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Escalate academic or attendance concerns.
Minimum criteria:
You need the following skills qualifications and experience to apply:
- A qualified B. Ed or PGCE (FET Phase) educator.
- Permanent and valid SACE registration.
- Specialised in Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences.
- With at least 3 years of FET teaching experience.
- A clear criminal record and clear Child Protection Register screening result.
- Organised reliable and disciplined.
- Comfortable using digital tools (both software and hardware)
- Able to travel weekly within your assigned region (own vehicle required).
- A personal cellular device capable of running WhatsApp.
- Able to coordinate events and manage logistics professionally.
- Experience mentoring high-performing learners is an advantage.
- We are looking for educators who value consistency structure and measurable progress.
- You must have express permission from your existing employer to take on after-hours / additional work opportunities.
What you gain and project support:
You will receive the following:
- A fixed monthly stipend.
- Termly performance incentives.
- Travel reimbursement (AA rate for long-distance travel exceeding 100km round trip).
- Technology tools with which to complete function for the duration of the programme.
- Exposure to blended learning models.
- Participation in a nationally recognised STEM initiative.
- Professional visibility within your region.
- The opportunity to be part of a modern data-driven education ecosystem focused on measurable academic outcomes.
Standards and accountability:
This is a structured programme. Performance is measured through:
- Session delivery (not missing sessions)
- Reporting compliance
- Attendance submission
- Required documentation and compliance activities
- This is a high-trust high-standard environment.
Why this role matters:
As a Lead STEM Mentor you will:
- Strengthen Mathematics and Science performance.
- Support high-potential learners beyond the classroom.
- Reinforce discipline and academic confidence.
Contribute to a 30-year legacy STEM programme.
How to apply:
Your application must contain:
- Your updated CV
- Your SACE registration number and certificate
- A cover letter (maximum 1 page to be completed submitted on this application web page once youve clicked the Apply button) answering:
- How will you ensure learners remain engaged and accountable throughout the programme year
- How do you manage consistent follow-up when learners fall behind on assignments
- How will you balance this role alongside your existing professional responsibilities
- Why are you interested in mentoring high-potential Mathematics and Science learners beyond normal classroom teaching
Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
