Cape Town Senior Care Leader - Impactful Community Programs

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Travel allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Care Manager to lead operations in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will oversee a team of community care workers, design care strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets and resources, and foster strong relationships with clients, families and partners within the Western Cape.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have at least five years of managerial experience in social care, be SACSSP-registered, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Community Development, Healthcare Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a managerial/supervisory role within community and social care.
• Proven leadership and operational management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the Cape Town social care landscape and relevant legislation.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Registered with SACSSP (or relevant professional body).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and manage a team of community care workers and support staff.
• Develop, implement, evaluate comprehensive care strategies and programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and professional standards.
• Manage budgets and resources to optimise service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families and community partners.
• Oversee client assessments, care planning, and service provision.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing training and development for the team.
• Handle complex cases and provide expert advice and support to staff and clients.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of the organization's services.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree (Social Work / Community Development / Healthcare Management)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Care Manager to lead operations in Cape Town, Western Cape. You will oversee a team of community care workers, design care strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets and resources, and foster strong relationships with clients, families and partners within the Western Cape.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have at least five years of managerial experience in social care, be SACSSP-registered, and