Childline South Africa New Job Vacancy

Childline South Africa is a nonprofit organisation that works collectively to protect children from all forms of violence and to create a culture of children’s rights in South Africa.

Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Job Location: Limpopo
Salary: Negotiable

The purpose of the Senior Social Worker is to coordinate parenting programmes and child protection programmes, Supervise Auxiliary Social workers and manage day to day office function.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of parenting programmes and ensure targets are reached : Teen Parenting and Hands on parenting programmes
• Supervise and support of employees
• Monitor and Evaluate, data collection, handling, management and validation
• Complete administration work such as case recordings, monthly reports and registers
• Manage office administration work, transport registers, invoices and office car
• Network, Collaborate and maintain a good relationship with a multi-disciplinary team

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification
• Registered with the SACSSP
• Valid driver’s licence advantageous
• Proficiency in both speaking and writing of Setswana, Venda and English
• Computer proficiency
• Wiliness to travel, work after hours and weekends
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Senior Social Worker
• Experience in conducting group work, working with youths and parents
• Experience in working in the NGO field
• Background experience, training on Parenting programmes and Child protection programmes will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS and different forms of abuse is essential
• Knowledge of The Children’s Act
• Knowledge of the districts / area of operation
• Background of being a parent or a direct caregiver to a child
• Counselling skills and presentation skills
• Leadership skills and ability to lead, guide, supervise and mentor people
• Well-developed social and team interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact comfortably and effectively with people from different backgrounds
• Report writing skills

To apply, submit a CV with traceable and contactable references and certified copies of qualifications to [email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Non-South African applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit.

If you have not heard from the organisation within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Application Deadline: 11th September, 2018