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.