Mechanics for Africa (MfA) is seeking an organised, caring and dependable female Student Support Coordinator to support student wellbeing and coordinate practical Student Life services.

MfA’s mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ with the poor and most vulnerable through discipleship and skills development. It is an occupational requirement that the postholder is a Christian.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate practical student welfare support, maintain confidential records and follow up agreed actions.
• Teach at least one course per term and deliver assigned Spiritual Guidance sessions.
• Facilitate female mentorship groups and support chapel and Bible Study arrangements.
• Coordinate student chores and weekend and holiday piecework.
• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee meal provision, hygiene and food supplies.
• Maintain first aid readiness and coordinate appropriate assistance during incidents.
• Support student activities and work closely with academic, administration and maintenance staff.

Reports to: Discipleship and Communications Coordinator

• Coordinate practical student welfare support, maintain confidential records and follow up agreed actions.
• Teach at least one course per term and deliver assigned Spiritual Guidance sessions.
• Facilitate female mentorship groups and support chapel and Bible Study arrangements.
• Coordinate student chores and weekend and holiday piecework.
• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee meal provision, hygiene and food supplies.
• Maintain first aid readiness and coordinate appropriate assistance during incidents.
• Support student activities and work closely with academic, administration and maintenance staff.

• Organisation
• Student welfare support
• Confidential record keeping
• Teaching and facilitation
• Mentorship
• Coordination
• Staff supervision
• First aid readiness
• Communication and teamwork

• The postholder must be a Christian.
• Female applicant.