British Council Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme 2026: £150,000 Grant for UK–South Africa Education and Industry Partnerships at The British Council | South Africa
Company/Recruiter: The British Council
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Opportunity type
Grant
Location
South Africa
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Application deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Organisation
The British Council
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Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to Eligibility as a United Kingdom or South African higher education or TVET institution.; Demonstrated capacity to lead international collaborative projects.. Use one concrete example that shows you can Establish and manage a UK–South Africa educational and industry partnership consortium..
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Job Overview
This role involves leading a consortium of UK and South African institutions to deliver the Green and Digital Employability and Enterprise Programme. Successful applicants will be instrumental in developing and implementing projects that bridge educational outcomes with industry needs in rapidly evolving sectors.Eligibility
- Establish and manage a UK–South Africa educational and industry partnership consortium.
- Develop and oversee project proposals aligned with the programme's green and digital focus.
- Implement initiatives to enhance student employability and entrepreneurial skills.
- Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between UK and South African partners.
- Ensure programme objectives are met within the allocated £150,000 grant funding.
Requirements
- Eligibility as a United Kingdom or South African higher education or TVET institution.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead international collaborative projects.
- Experience in developing employability or enterprise-focused programmes.
- A strong understanding of the green and digital economy landscape.
- Commitment to fostering UK–South Africa educational and industry linkages.
Benefits
- Access to £150,000 in grant funding.
- Opportunity to lead a significant international educational programme.
- Platform to drive innovation in green and digital skills development.
- Strengthened partnerships with UK and South African institutions.
- Contribution to the future employability of students in key sectors.
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