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Description
Join the Siyavula Foundation Board of Directors.
* 4 Board meetings - Remote (Africa-focused) - Closes 29 September 2025*
About Siyavula
The Siyavula Foundation is an impact-driven education technology non-profit with an active commercial subsidiary, headquartered in South Africa. Our curriculum-aligned Secondary School Mathematics and Science learning platform has established users in South Africa and Rwanda, and we are in the process of expanding to Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda and Nigeria.
Why join our Board?
This is an opportunity to join a growing impact-driven organisation at a crucial stage of continental expansion and organisational maturity. As a board member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our growth, broadening our impact and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work.
Role specification
Responsibilities: Offer strategic insights and connections to advance regional expansion, continue product improvement, unlock new networks and ensure lasting impact. Provide strategic governance and oversight to ensure statutory compliance, sound financial management and alignment with stated values and goals.
Time commitment: Approximately 8 - 10 days annually, including four virtual board meetings. Opportunities for ad hoc engagement based on interest and expertise.
Location: Fully remote, with a focus on African-based representation. Occasional in-person engagement may arise depending on location.
Compensation: This is a voluntary role.
Timing: New board members will join the board in Q1 2026 with onboarding continuing through Q2
Person specification
We are recruiting 2 new board members to strengthen our strategic capacity. Ideal candidates will be visionary leaders with a commitment to equitable education and meaningful technological inclusion.
We are especially interested to hear from individuals who have expertise and experience related to:
- Educational technology
- Engaging governments and education authorities
- Data-driven impact analysis
- Storytelling and strategic marketing
- Product development
- Strategic application of AI and emerging technologies
- Commercial expansion
- Business model development
- Fundraising, networking and organisational sustainability
Successful candidates will be those aligned with our values of offering quality education interventions, at scale, to all learners, but optimised for access and engagement by those in economically disadvantaged contexts
Strong preference will be given to African candidates based in, and familiar with, the education ecosystem in our relevant geographies (South Africa, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria).
How To Apply
How to Apply
Whilst we operate in multiple countries, our operating language is English.
Submit, by 29 September 2025, the following online via our application form:
- Resume
- A cover letter detailing your alignment with Siyavula’s mission, your relevant experiences and why you wish to be a board member
- Your thoughts on one of the following topics:
- The key opportunities for educational technology in your education geography
- Assessment and curriculum reform needed to integrate digital tools into teaching practice in your education context
- Challenges and opportunities in preparing for commercial expansion into your education geography
Our Commitment to Diversity
Siyavula is committed to building a board that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively seek individuals who represent a wide array of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives - including diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, age, cultural background, geographic location, and lived experience. We believe that a board enriched by diverse voices leads to more thoughtful, informed decision-making and a more inclusive organisation.