SHELTER MANAGER - BELLVILLE

Chido Nenguke

24 June 2024

SHELTER MANAGER - BELLVILLE

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 WELFARE ORGANISATION REQUIRE the services of a dynamic manager for our Bellville shelter.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Driver’s licence
• An honest, healthy, sober person.
• Good people skills and supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and able to compile reports.
• Experience in NGO’s or a similar working environment will be an advantage.

• To manage the day-to-day activities of The Haven Night Shelter – Bellville.
• Responsibility for efficient and effective management of operations at the shelter rests with you as the Manager.
• All other staff members employed at the shelter are accountable to you in the first instance.
• As manager, you will account to the Operations Manager and Shelter Committee at its monthly committee meetings for all activities at the Shelter to enable it to fulfil its Governance role.
• You will be responsible for ensuring sound and efficient controls are in place to ensure the accurate recording of all income and expenses of the shelter.
• You will be responsible for realising the budget including fundraising, shelter fee collection, and cost control.
• You will account for goods in kind donations.
• You will, in addition to the day-to-day management of the Shelter, also be responsible for:
• Ensuring that each client of the shelter receives the necessary attention from the social worker and ensure that social work interventions are in line with the mission and vision of the Haven.
• Manager should ensure the resources needed are available for the Social Worker and client to execute an exit plan that leads to family reunification or reintegration into the community.
• Developing, in conjunction with staff, Operations Manager, and head office, systems that will ensure the best possible level of care for clients of the shelter.
• You are required to use your skills and Haven resources to enhance food security and welfare service delivery to the surrounding communities.

Please send a two-page CV and motivational letter to recruitment@haven.org.za. 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: SHELTER MANAGER: THE HAVEN NIGHT SHELTER BELLVILLE.

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

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