Abraham Kriel Bambanani is a reputable NGO in Johannesburg and has a dedicated staff compliment of 230.
We pride ourselves in excellence in Childcare. Our values are based on the best interest of the child. We take pride in our organisation and live through integrity in everything we do. Do you share the vision we have at Abraham Kriel Bambanani and want to make a difference?
If you meet the requirements for a position then you are most welcome to apply for the vacancies that are available.
Please complete the relevant application form for the position that you are applying for together with an affidavit and your CV and send it to nr@abrahamkriel.org.
We look forward to meeting you!
VACANCIES AVAILABLE
Closing date: 01/11/2024
The purpose of the role
This role reports to the Chief Executive of Abraham Kriel Bambanani, a Faith Based organisation committed to the care for, protect, and empower children and youth at risk.
The purpose of the role is to plan, design and implement HR strategies, policies and best practice HR services to achieve Abraham Kriel Bambanani long term objectives.
This is a HR Generalist role, supporting business managers in all key HR operating processes: recruiting & staffing, talent development, skills development, performance management, succession planning, compensation and payroll management, diversity, employee engagement/wellness activities, remuneration planning, and employee communications.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Human Resource Management or an equivalent HR qualification.
- At least three years’ experience as a Human Resources Manager
- Minimum five years HR generalist experience prior to the management role
- Experience with the HW Seta
- Be able to speak and write English fluently
Should you meet all of the above requirements please email CV to: pennym@pinpointone.co.za
For enquiries you can contact Clive H Viveiros of pinpoint one human resources on 011 325 5101
Closing Date: 14h00 Friday 1 November 2024.
Preference will be given to EE candidates to meet the organization’s EE targets.
Security vetting is mandatory.
Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful
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.
‘N jaar in oorsig
Die eerste ding wat by my opgekom het toe ek gevra is om die afgelope boekjaar in oënskou te neem, is die feit dat Abraham Kriel Bambanani sy roeping kon uitleef om kinders en jongmense wat sorg nodig het te beskerm, te versorg en te ontwikkel. Dit is werklik ‘n voorreg om te kan dien, ten spyte van uitdagings en onsekerhede.
ANSWERING THE CALL FOR 35 YEARS
“To be in service of a calling, is special. Not many people have the opportunity to live their life purpose through their daily work. I experience that privilege through my career at Abraham Kriel Bambanani and that is a blessing.”
GEROEP VIR 35 JAAR
“Om in diens te staan van jou roeping, is spesiaal. Nie baie mense het die voorreg om hulle roeping elke dag in hulle werksplek uit te leef nie. As hoof van Abraham Kriel Bambanani is ek bevoorreg om elke dag my passie en roeping uit te leef.
Wat ‘n seëning”.
Closing date: 15/10/2024
Houseparents or Childcare Workers
We are looking for houseparent couples or Child Care Workers to fill vacancies at three of our satellite houses in: Benoni, Fontainebleau and Aasvoelkop. These are live-in positions, and main duties include the care and protection of 10 – 12 girls or boys.
Requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Valid driver’s license with experience driving and must be able to qualify for a PDP license.
- Any qualification in Child and Youth Care or Social Sciences would be an advantage.
Enquiries Contact:
Ms Ntuntu Riba – Manager: Human Resources at nr@abrahamkriel.org
Send your CV as well as the Abraham Kriel Bambanani application form (Houseparents Application Form / Childcare Worker Application Form) to Ms. Ntuntu Riba nr@abrahamkriel.org or Ms Elsie Haywood eh@abrahamkriel.org
A year in review
The first thing that came to my mind when asked to take the past financial year in review, is the fact that Abraham Kriel Bambanani was able to continue living its calling to protect, care for and develop children and young people in need of care. It is truly a privilege to have been able to serve, despite challenges and uncertainties.
Closing date: 15/10/2024
The purpose of the job
This position will report to the Marketing Manager. The main purpose of the job is to raise the resources that the organisation requires to fulfil its strategic role in society. This will require the incumbent, to identify, attract and retain prospective corporate and individual donors.
Summary of responsibilities
The development of income sources through:
- The cultivation of donors and provision of excellent service to them
- The execution of approved events.
- Develop networks across various potential donor funding streams.
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns that would be effective and to the benefit of the organisation.
- Personal development
- Administration
- General duties
Responsibilities
FUNDING DEVELOPMENT
- Raise funds for application to the care of the beneficiaries of the organisation and in line with monthly and annual budgeted targets
- Provide in the needs of current active donors by providing them with prompt and excellent service
- Reactivate inactive donors
- Research and identify prospective corporate and individual donors in line with the department objectives and procedures
- Develop sound relationships with prospective and existing donors
- Provide input and execute marketing campaigns to attract inactive and new donors
- Provide input and execute marketing campaigns to grow the involvement and commitment of currently active donors.
- Research and write professional proposals and monitor the outcomes of funding and report in line with requirements of funders.
EVENTS
- Execute approved fundraising events in line with budget targets
- Pursue approved fundraising activities in line with agreed targets
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
- Promote the company’s brand and brand values throughout donor relationships
- Communicate with people at all levels
- Deal with queries and information requests
- Develop and write marketing messaging, adverts and information brochures
- Contribute to content on all media, including monthly e-newsletter, bi-annual print newsletter, marketing products for campaigns and information sheets about programmes.
- Represent the organisation as a formal delegate with other organisations and or companies.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- The incumbent will be required to take an active part in their personal development via the performance assessment process, where development areas may be identified.
- The incumbent should take an active part in identifying and enrolling for courses needed to ensure growth and that will enable him/her to keep pace with changes in the field of marketing and fundraising as well as communication preferences and technology.
- The incumbent must remain informed and on top of developments internally in order to be able to represent the organisation on all levels.
ADMINISTRATION
- The incumbent will be responsible for his/her own administration in respect of record keeping of all interaction and correspondence with donors and prospects.
- The incumbent will be required to report on activities to determine lead indicators.
- The incumbent will have to review income reports and control that all communication is up to date.
- The incumbent must ensure that donations are accurately recorded on the donor database.
- The incumbent must follow up with the spending of donated income to facilitate reporting when required
- The incumbent must ensure that donors preferences are accurately reflected on the database so that they can be easily identified for the receipt of preferred communication.
GENERAL
- The incumbent must attend all internal meetings required such as the weekly departmental meeting, the marketing committee meeting and the staff meeting.
- The incumbent must execute any reasonable instruction of the marketing manager or the Chief Executive or a person authorised by one of these people.
Competencies
- Strong communication skills in Afrikaans and English
- Fluency in an African language will be an advantage
- Excellent networking skills
- Skilled in electronic communication, including social media
- Good administrative skills with a systematic approach to work
- Stress tolerance
Personal Attributes
- Energetic, confident, disciplined and presentable
- Ambitious self-starter
- Passionate about children in need
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
Minimum requirements
- NQF level 6 or 7 qualification in Marketing or Communications
- Two years’ experience in a professional capacity as a sales consultant or business development manager or related field.
- Previous exposure to an NGO environment will be an advantage
- Drivers licence with reliable vehicle
Should you meet the above requirements please send a detailed CV with a professional application form downloadable from our website www.abrahamkriel.org to nr@abrahamkriel.org or mc@abrahamkriel.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.