Special Needs Facility Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Randburg seeks a Special Needs Facility Manager to oversee operations of an adult program for individuals with autism. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate should possess an NQF Level 8 qualification, experience in operational management, and strong financial control skills. The role requires fluency in English and a passion for working with individuals with special needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management, preferably in a residential special needs facility.
• Experience in working with people with Autism.
• Basic financial controls and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Adult Programme for People with Autism.
• Staff management and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Maintain quality standards in the residential offering.

Skills

Fluent English

Budget preparation

PECS and AAC knowledge

Behavioural Principles knowledge

Education

NQF Level 8 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Special Needs Facility Manager at Adult Programme for People with Autism

• Deadline: 30 September 2025
• Region: Johannesburg (Randburg)
• Type of employment: Full time

Background

We Follow a “life-long Learning” Approach Providing a Daily Programme Of Structured Activities And Autism Specific Interventions Which Promote Continued Growth And Learning And Provide a Varied And Fulfilling Day. There Are Generally Five Key Areas That Make Up Our Autism Specific Interventions In Moderate To Severely Autistic Individuals. These Are

• Communication and communication events that support the communication and intellectual needs of the individual (use of communication devices etc)
• Vocational Skills development (packing, sorting, cooking, baking, keeping to a task)
• Self-help/Independence skills e.g. eating, hygiene, dressing
• Social Integration skills and behaviour management
• Leisure and physical exercise

Description Of Role

The role of the Operations Manager is to oversee and manage operations and day to day running of the Adult Programme for People with Autism encompassing both day centres and residential facilities. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining a nurturing and safe environment, as well as staff management, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and communicating with all stakeholders.

Reporting Structure

There is a flat organisational structure with all operational staff reporting to the Operations Manager. The Operations Manager is the responsible for all day-to-day activities and reports into the Director of APPA. There are currently 8 staff members, 21 APPA day programme participants, of which 8 are resident.

Roles and Responsibilities

The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is indicative only, additional responsibilities may be detailed as necessary to support the goals and objectives of APPA.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing operational and administrative functions, such as scheduling, resourcing the residence and day centres, maintaining detailed and accurate records, managing inventory, and managing expenditure.
• Manage APPA’s physical and financial resources to enable smooth operations and maintenance of resources
• Ensuring the residence fulfills the dietary, physical and social needs of residents are met through a high-quality residential offering
• Provisioning the residence (groceries, materials and supplies) and the day centre.
• Ensuring the day programme has a high-quality programme offering with appropriate activities that support the communication, intellectual, vocational and development needs of our members.
• Adhering to Fire, Health and Safety regulations, and developing protocols where necessary -Inventory management
• Staff management, including onboarding, training and development, performance managing and motivating staff
• Performing basic financial administrative functions, as well as ensuring compliance to governmental structures such as the Department of Social Development. This includes record keeping and maintaining an effective filing system, to monthly budgeting reconciliation, keeping minutes of Director and parent meetings.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Tertiary certification or qualification, NQF Level 8 (?) preferably in a related field such as psychology, social work, or suitable alternative.
• Experience in operational management/supervision, which include administrative functions. Experience in a residential special needs facility will be very advantageous.
• Experience in working with people with Autism.
• Be fluent in English, with good reading and writing skills.
• Basic financial controls, budgeting, managing expenditure to a budget, controlling cash
• Computer Literacy: Able to operate well with Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel), search engines

Skills And Abilities

• Able to read, write and speak fluently in English
• Able to prepare and understand budgets, working knowledge of basic financial controls
• Working knowledge of PECS and other AAC
• Working knowledge of Behavioural Principles

Personal Qualities

• The incumbent must be very motivated to work with people with Special Needs
• Drive, energy and enthusiasm for the job
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, and patient
• Flexible and able to adapt to change
• Friendly and pleasant disposition
• Ability to work in a team and get on with co-workers – good at working as a team
• Reliability and consistent work ethic essential

How to apply

Please forward your CV and motivation for application to [e-mail]

Date posted

27 August 2025