Ilitha Labantu is a social service and educational organization with a specific focus on addressing violence against women and children and supporting those affected by it. This is accomplished through individual and family counseling, workshops, skills training and empowerment, and acting as a trusted advisor in government and community processes. The client base is particularly focused amongst women living in townships and rural areas of South Africa.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Managing a project or program, preferably in social services, Experience working in programs focused on domestic violence and abuse, women’s development, or related field preferred.
Assessing program needs, Experience with program reporting
Ability to maintain reporting systems and monitor program goals
Excellent follow-up skills and analytical thinking
Be able to develop working materials
High initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, Ability to prioritize and multitask, Ability to complete tasks in a professional timely manner, Good verbal communication and presentation skills, Efficient planning and organization skills
Creative approach to finding solutions
Report writing skills
To provide, but not limited to, a full range of statutory services, liaison and interaction with various stakeholders, community work and residential care to our shelter.
COMPETENCY PROFILE:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
At least four years’ experience working in NGO sector
Fluent in Xhosa and English
Strong inter-personal skills to liaise with senior management and donors
Strong communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
Above average experience and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
A strong sense of responsibility and urgency and the ability to deliver regularly on time
High emotional intelligence with the ability to communicate clearly with challenging personalities and manage difficult situations in a sensitive and discrete way.
Ability to work effectively in a team is essential
Strong human resource management skills
Passionate about working in and for the community
Willingness to travel
Drivers licence and own vehicle is essential
REQUIREMENTS:
Please submit letter of application, CV and names of two references, indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line, to [email protected] by 11 March 2020.
For more about Ilitha Labantu refer to: www.ilithalabantu.org.za