HOST POSITION - KALK BAY SHELTER

The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Host for their Kalk Bay Shelter. This role involves creating a welcoming environment for guests, overseeing their intake, and ensuring the shelter's cleanliness and functionality. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, basic computer literacy, and the ability to manage conflict situations effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working with diverse individuals. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a team setting, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage conflict situations and work as a team player.
• Experience in the NGO sector will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm and safe environment for guests.
• Supervise clients and manage their allocated duties.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Conflict Management

Basic Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 11 Certificate

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Chido Nenguke

21 May 2024

HOST POSITION - KALK BAY SHELTER

Make a difference

The Haven Night Shelter Organisation’s method is to offer social work services, rehabilitation opportunities, family reunification services, physical care, and support to adult people living on the streets who are committed to reintegration.

The Haven Night Shelter Kalk Bay requires the services of a Host who will report directly to the Shelter Manager.

Minimum Duties:

• Maintaining a calm, safe, and functional environment.
• Being an excellent host to guests and clients of the Haven.
• The initial intake of clients.
• Supervising clients in their allocated duties.
• Administrative duties.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the shelter and housekeeping.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Reside in the area close to the shelter or in the surrounding areas.
• Code B driver’s license.
• Grade 11 Certificate.
• Ability to work shifts and alternate weekends.
• Ability to interact with clients from different cultures and religions.
• Manage conflict situations.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Be of sober habits.
• No criminal record.
• Be in good health.
• Experience in the NGO sector will be an advantage.

Please send a two-page CV and motivational letter to [e-mail]. Please note that applications without all relevant documentation (CV and motivational letter) will not be considered.

Please indicate in the subject line which shelter you are applying for: HOST: THE HAVEN NIGHT SHELTER KALK BAY.

If you do not receive a response within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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The Haven Night Shelter Welfare Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013).