JOB DESCRIPTION

School Partnership Representative - Durban

Department: Schools & Education Partnerships
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Project-Based / Part-Time
Industry: Psychological Care & Professional Education
Functional Area: Education / Partnerships / Outreach
Opportunity: 2027 School Partnerships

Victory Within is a multidisciplinary psychological and wellbeing organisation providing psychological care, professional education, school programmes, healthcare partnerships and organisational wellbeing services.

As Victory Within continues to expand its school partnerships, we are seeking a confident, articulate and experienced School Partnerships Representative to support the development of our school network in Durban for 2027.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced education or professional services practitioner who is comfortable engaging with school leadership, educators and other stakeholders, and who can represent Victory Within with professionalism, warmth and credibility.

The successful candidate will introduce Victory Within to selected schools, develop professional relationships and identify opportunities for school wellbeing programmes, professional development and other school-based services.

The role is intended primarily for 2027, with the possibility of commencing school outreach and relationship development during late 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and approach suitable schools in Durban and surrounding areas.

  • Establish contact with school leadership, staff development, counselling, wellbeing and relevant administrative personnel.

  • Introduce Victory Within and its school-based services.

  • Present and distribute approved Victory Within information materials.

  • Communicate confidently and professionally with school representatives.

  • Identify schools interested in staff wellbeing workshops and other Victory Within programmes.

  • Develop relationships with schools in preparation for the 2027 school year.

  • Maintain accurate records of schools contacted, discussions held and follow-up required.

  • Follow up with interested schools and facilitate introductions to the appropriate Victory Within representative.

  • Support the coordination of confirmed school engagements.

  • Attend selected school workshops or meetings where required.

  • Maintain professional relationships with schools and represent the standards and values of Victory Within.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate should have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Health Sciences or another relevant professional field.

  • Professional registration where applicable, such as SACE, HPCSA or another recognised professional regulatory body.

  • Relevant professional experience, preferably within education, student support, psychological services, professional development or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience working with schools, learners, students, educators or educational institutions.

  • Experience communicating with senior staff, school leadership or professional stakeholders.

  • Previous experience in presentations, public speaking, workshops, training or professional outreach will be highly advantageous.

  • A strong understanding of the school environment and the needs of educators and learners.

  • Existing relationships within the Durban school community will be advantageous.

SKILLS

  • Excellent verbal communication and public speaking skills

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

  • Professional written communication

  • Confident presentation skills

  • Ability to communicate with school leadership and professional stakeholders

  • Strong organisation and follow-up

  • Independent working ability

  • Professional judgement and discretion

  • Accurate record keeping

  • Ability to represent an organisation confidently and appropriately

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Warm and approachable

  • Confident without being overbearing

  • Articulate

  • Professional and well presented

  • Reliable

  • Proactive

  • Self-directed

  • Organised

  • Personable

  • High integrity

  • Respectful

  • Comfortable engaging with people from different backgrounds

  • Genuine interest in education, psychological wellbeing and professional development

PROFESSIONAL REPRESENTATION

The School Partnerships Representative will represent Victory Within when engaging with schools and must maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times.

The role does not involve providing psychological services or representing oneself as a practitioner on behalf of Victory Within unless appropriately qualified, registered and specifically authorised to do so.

All professional service information, quotations, agreements and programme arrangements will be managed by Victory Within.

REMUNERATION

This is a project-based opportunity.

Remuneration will comprise an agreed project or outreach fee, with additional commission for qualifying school workshop bookings generated directly through the Representative.

Additional remuneration may apply where the Representative is requested to attend or assist with confirmed workshops.

Travel and other approved expenses will be discussed and agreed in advance.

2026 - 2027 TIMELINE

The primary focus of this opportunity is the development of Victory Within's Durban school partnerships for 2027.

An individual appointed during late 2026 may begin with school research, introductions and relationship development before the 2027 school year.

The scope and level of involvement will be agreed according to the successful candidate's availability, experience and the needs of Victory Within.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be sent to:

connect@victorywithin.co.za

  • A current Curriculum Vitae;

  • Copies of relevant qualifications;

  • Details of your experience working with schools, education organisations or professional stakeholders and why you are interested in representing Victory Within.

  • An indication of your availability during late 2026 and 2027

Please use the subject line:

KZN School Partnerships Representative - Application

Closing Date: 5 November 2026

Victory Within
Psychological Care • Professional Education • Schools • Healthcare • Organisations

Only applicants whose experience aligns with a current or future opportunity will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this stage.