VACANCY

1 – PROGRAM MANAGER FOR NORTHWEST REGION: KLERKSDORP, POTCHEFSTROOM & RUSTENBURG

Closing date: 30 April 2024

Remuneration: Salary negotiable

Are you energetic, innovative and dynamic, with strong organizational skills and a love for child protection?  Do you want to apply your management, report writing and networking experience to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children?  Then this position is for you.

Rata Social Services NPC is a registered NPO and CPO with a Christian ethos.  Our main focus is the protection of children against all forms of abuse through prevention and early intervention, as well as statutory services.

The NPO also implements community development projects in vulnerable communities. The Organization has 13 offices in 4 provinces (Gauteng, Limpopo, Northwest and Mpumalanga). Rata Social Services personnel corps consists of qualified program managers, social workers, social auxiliary workers and administrative personnel.

Please consider the criteria before applying:

Requirements:

Ethical and passionate about upholding the values of the organization.

• Applicable BA (Social work) Degree
• Minimum six years statutory experience
• Registered with the SACSSP as Social Worker
• SAPD clearance and NRSO screening
• Preferable: Two years’ managerial and administrative experience within the CPO and NPO sector
• Up to date knowledge of NPO sector and relevant legislation
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
• Computer skills: Microsoft office and typing intermediate level
• Researching, report writing, networking, influencing and organizational skills
• Valid drivers’ license
• Willing to travel to offices and work extended hours when necessary

Outputs:

• Supervise and oversee social work services rendered
• Ensure quality service delivery
• Canalisation of statutory reports
• Oversee compiling and submission of business plans and reports
• Timeous and professional interaction, negotiation and networking with various stakeholders
• Develop and oversee fundraising initiatives and stakeholder communication
• Guidance with professional social work services
• Support financial, organizational and management processes
• Ensure statutory compliance
• Ensure optimal personnel management and development

Applications that fail to meet the above minimum requirements will not be considered.  Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone and required to undergo psychometric testing.  Please accept that the application was unsuccessful if no feedback is given by 15 May 2024.  Rata reserves the right not to fill the position.

Please contact Annelle Flannagan info@rata.org.za for further information.