Senior Government Partnerships Manager

Click Learning is tackling South Africa’s education crisis with smart, scalable solutions that make a real difference. We deliver interactive online programmes that boost literacy, numeracy, and digital skills for primary school learners in under-resourced communities. By combining technology with on-the-ground support, we’re helping children build the foundations they need for long-term success and to build sustainable livelihoods. As a secondary outcome, we create jobs for previously unemployed youth to support in the schools and provide them with skills development to move onto better employment opportunities. We’re growing—and we’re looking for people who want their work to matter.

The Senior Government Relations Lead will oversee Click Learning’s efforts to shift from being a programme implementer to a fully institutionalised system partner for digital learning in the four provinces where Click Learning currently operates. In order to accomplish this ambitious goal, the Government Relations Lead will collaborate with senior leaders at Click Learning to develop institutionalisation plans and engage with government stakeholders to align strategies with provincial education priorities for each province. The role requires close collaboration with the Direct Operations team to maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and provide strategic support for policy and programme alignment initiatives.

This role's key focus is to facilitate communication, ensure regulatory compliance and cultivate strong relationships with key government officials and stakeholders. The Senior Government Relations Lead will report to the Director of Programmes and Government Relations. Please note this role will require significant travel across Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.

What you'll do?

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and adapt provincial government engagement and institutionalisation strategies in collaboration with senior leadership and operations teams.
2. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with provincial officials, managing communication, documentation, and high-level collaborative events.
3. Policy & Compliance: Monitor education legislation to prepare policy briefs, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage government reporting deadlines.
4. Operational Alignment: Coordinate administrative approvals and facilitate feedback loops between government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless programme delivery.