Glyn Nardia

Experienced organisational leader, education specialist, and social justice advocate with extensive experience in strategic leadership, programme management, stakeholder engagement, and research within the education and non-profit sectors. PhD in Education focusing on access, barriers, and educational pathways for marginalised and out-of-school youth in South Africa. My work examines structural inequality, social inclusion, and opportunities for young people within the post-school education system.

My professional work reflects a strong commitment to advancing social justice, inclusion, and equitable access to opportunities for marginalised communities. Core strengths include organisational leadership, strategic planning, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and building collaborative partnerships across government, civil society, and community organisations.

Mentor and Assessor - Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Teaching Practice - MANCOSA UNIVERSITY

Provide mentorship and assessment for student teachers during their teaching practice placements. Support professional development of emerging educators and contribute to quality assurance processes in teacher education.

Principal - BASIC EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING COLLEGE NPC (B.E.S.T. COLLEGE)

Provide strategic and operational leadership of a non-profit independent educational institution offering second-chance education opportunities for marginalised and overage learners.

• Provide strategic leadership and organisational management aligned with institutional mission and social development goals.
• Lead programme development and implementation aimed at supporting educational inclusion and learner success.
• Manage organisational finances including budgeting, reporting, and resource mobilisation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including the Western Cape Education Department, Umalusi, SACE, donor organisations, and community partners.
• Oversee curriculum development, educator training, and professional development programmes.
• Support staff development and foster a collaborative organisational culture focused on equity and learner support.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accountability to education authorities and governance structures.

Project Manager and Consultant - PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (PPASA)

Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Projects in the Cape Town Metro, Boland and Karoo.

PhD - Education - Institute for Post-School Studies (IPSS)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum Studies

Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Curriculum Development and Educational Sociology

Diploma in Education