Closing date: 31/10/2024

The purpose of the role

The position reports to the Manager: Community Services. The main purpose of the job is to manage the activities of Soweto Programmes consisting of drop-in centres and home based care services for orphaned and vulnerable beneficiaries. As such, the incumbent is responsible for proper planning, organising, guidance, education, control and administration of the programme in all its facets. The primary function of the programme is to provide, protection, care, support and guidance to beneficiaries in the community. S/he is also a member of the extended management team of Abraham Kriel Bambanani (AKB) and is such responsible for the continuous integration of the programme and its activities with AKB’s vision and mission.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and implement services in drop-in centres and home based care services
• Prepare and submit business plans and reports to the DSD and other programme funders
• Manage financial expenditure of the programmes and daily operations
• Identify, communicate and initiate programmes to assist beneficiaries to develop to their full potential
• Oversee the planning and control of maintenance in the centres
• Ensure that personnel have necessary resources and function effectively and efficiently

 Competencies

• Communicate effectively across the business
• Ability to manage and control a business unit
• Be able to develop and present reports to senior management
• Knowledge on financial risks and impact on business
• Knowledge and experience in project management

Personal Attributes

• Strong management skills and people orientated person
• Person who is sensitive to the needs of the community and demonstrate sound work ethics

Minimum requirements

• Senior certificate and relevant diploma and or degree
• At least 3 years’ experience in NGO sector
• Excellent business communication and writing skills
• Valid driver’s licence and proficient in MS Office

Should you meet the above requirements please send a detailed CV with a professional application form downloadable (CLICK HERE) from our website www.abrahamkriel.org and email your information to nr@abrahamkriel.org Should you not hear from us within two weeks of sending your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Closing date: 31/10/2024

Purpose of the job

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families. Provide counselling and therapy to children in order to improve their social circumstances, develop their psychological well-being and emotional stability. Assist in maximising their academic development. Provide assistance and support to social worker. Provide supervision to childcare givers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with screening and identifying prospective beneficiaries to determine whether they conform to the selection criteria of the programme
• Identify special nutritional needs of ill beneficiaries
• Monitor the general health and refer clients to relevant public health services
• Ensure that all children have identity documentation
• Enrolling children in appropriate schools or skills training programmes with assistance of the volunteer childcare workers and their co-ordinator
• Provide relevant support to help beneficiaries to cope and deal with bereavement, trauma and HIV testing procedures
• Assist clients to enroll in skills training programs in order to secure future employment
• Keep statistics of all services and assistance provided, such as referrals, material assistance, number of beneficiaries served.
• Maintain a comprehensive data basis with detail of all beneficiaries.

• Assist the social worker in preparing plans for admission and discharge of clients from the programme
• Provide basic counselling services and referrals to Social Worker
• Perform any other duties in line with his/her job description

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including report writing.
• Strong decision- making skills and the ability to make effective judgements on case files.
• Resilience- Ability to cope under pressure and to persevere.
• Excellent knowledge of the Children’s Act.
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while exercising judgment, discretion and discipline.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registration with the SACSSP as a Social Auxiliary Worker.
• At least two years’ experience in working with young people in the community.
• A valid driver’s license recommended.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Be able to read, write, speak, English and other African language.
• Basic childcare and HIV/Aids counselling skills will be an advantage

Should you meet the above requirements please send a detailed CV with a professional application form downloadable (CLICK HERE) from our website www.abrahamkriel.org to nr@abrhamkriel.org or hr2@abrahamkriel.org.

Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.