Careers
Join our mission
The future of Funda Wande depends on smart and dedicated talent to lead our programmes, develop our materials, and advocate for the government-scale expansion of our interventions. If this describes you, we would love for you to join our team!
Shape the future of education by joining our team!
Our values are
Trust, Innovation, Initiative, We-Not-Me, Respect & Empathy
Being part of Funda Wande presents a profound opportunity to fully immerse myself in my passion for childhood development. As a Communications and Advocacy Officer, I have the privilege of leveraging my skills to raise awareness about literacy challenges in South Africa and advocate for it as a critical public priority.”
Ambeswa Mgandela – Communications Officer
As we advance into our 2024–2028 strategy, our greatest asset remains our people. By investing in the growth and development of our team, we are not only enhancing our capabilities but also ensuring that every individual is equipped to drive our mission forward.”
Mamikie Melane – Head of Talent
Our values
Trust
- We Give people the benefit of the doubt!
- We trust the people we are working with and that they are competent, hard-working, and ethical and that we’re in-turn trustworthy
- We trust that their vision, work-ethic, and decisions are aligned to Funda Wande’s Vision, Mission & Goals
Innovation & Initiative
- We bring our “whole” personality to work, everyday!
- We value innovative and enjoyable work with long-term perspective and impact
- We value taking initiative; being bold, passionate and are eagerly proactive to contribute, challenge each other, take risks and impact positively on others and for greater results!
Respect & Empathy
- We value interactions and communication that fosters belonging, respect and empathy for everyone
- We acknowledge and value the human diversity we represent and the histories that have shaped us
We-Not-Me
- We work as a Team not just Individually
- We value Collaboration vs. Competition
- We value other’s buy-in and support, not coercing or forcing them
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