Closing date: 18/07/2025

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 the Westbury Family Care Programme consisting of 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
  • Prepare and submit business plans and reports to the DSD and other programme funders
  • Manage financial expenditure of the programme 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 license and
  • Proficient in MS Office

Should you meet the above requirements please send a detailed CV with a professional application form downloadable from our website to  nr@abrahamkriel.org 

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of sending your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.