HOST POSITION - SWARTLAND

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Cape Town is seeking a Host to maintain a safe environment and assist clients. Candidates must have a Grade 11 Certificate, a valid driver's license, and conflict management skills. The role includes supervising clients, performing administrative tasks, and ensuring shelter cleanliness. Experience in the NGO sector is a plus. Interested applicants should send their CV and motivational letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must reside close to the shelter.
• Code B driver’s licence required.
• Experience in the NGO sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm and safe environment.
• Supervise clients in their duties.
• Handle initial intake of clients.

Skills

Conflict management

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

MS Office proficiency

Education

Grade 11 Certificate

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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 Napier Street requires the services of a Host who will report directly to the Shelter Manager.

Responsibilities

• 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 licence, Grade 11 Certificate, ability to work shifts and alternate weekends, ability to interact with clients from different cultures and religions, manage conflict situations, basic level of computer literacy - MS Office, MS Excel and 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 two-page CV, and motivational letter to [e-mail]. Please note if all the relevant documentation (CV or motivational letter) is not attached to your application it will not be considered.

Please indicate in the subject line for which shelter you apply: HOST: THE HAVEN NIGHT SHELTER SWARTLAND

If you don’t receive a response from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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