Strategic Projects Associate: Johannesburg

Are you highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Strategic Projects Associate with strong coordination and problem-solving skills who can help turn strategy into action. You should be detail-oriented, reliable, and confident, working across teams to ensure projects move forward and commitments are delivered. This role requires strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to stay calm and solution-focused under pressure. If you’re someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and enjoys bringing structure and clarity to complex workstreams, we’d love to hear from you. About ALX Africa ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. We've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech, creative and entrepreneurship skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable careers. With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech, creative and entrepreneurship industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our learners for in-demand roles. We achieve this by: Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech, creative and entrepreneurship skills that will power the future. Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators through challenging, real-world coursework. Building a lifelong, impactful community of professionals and entrepreneurs that supports them at all stages of their career journey. Our impact thus far: 347k learners since 2020 257k youth in work 31k youth starting own ventures 60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution. Role Summary ALX South Africa is looking for a highly organised, proactive Strategic Projects Associate to support the Regional General Manager of Southern Africa. This role will play a key part in ensuring the effective coordination and execution of priorities across the South Africa team, while supporting regional growth across Southern Africa. The Strategic Projects Associate will translate strategy into action by coordinating initiatives, supporting operational planning, tracking progress across projects, and ensuring follow-through on key priorities. The role sits at the intersection of internal team operations, project delivery, and external engagements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. They are someone who enjoys bringing structure to complex workstreams, strengthening team coordination, and ensuring that ideas and plans are effectively implemented. Specific Responsibilities Operations Management Hub Operations Support the day-to-day operational management of the Johannesburg hub, ensuring the space runs efficiently and provides a professional environment for team members, learners, alumni and partners. Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and events hosted at the hub. Monitor operational needs including facilities, vendor coordination, supplies, and space utilization. Support the implementation and improvement of operational systems and processes that strengthen team efficiency. Track operational budgets, invoices, and administrative processes where needed. Project Initiative Coordination Support the coordination and execution of strategic initiatives across the South Africa team and regio ... (truncated, view full listing at source)