Candidate Requirements

·        Degree in Social Sciences /Child and youth care work or relevant Qualification

·     Degree in Business Management, Project Management or any other relevant field will be Advantageous.

·        Registered professional in child and Youth care.

• A valid SA drivers licence
• 5 years relevant operational experience, with at least 3 years in a similar environment
• Understanding of NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
• Understanding of the Child and youth development principles.
• Knowledge of programmes in an NGO environment.
• Knowledge of the South African legislation governing NGO`s and their operations.
• Good knowledge of Children`s rights.
• Basic Knowledge of Fund development.
• Understanding of Quality Management approach.
• Knowledge of the South African legislation governing child and youth care

 

The successful incumbent must be an initiative-taking and organised individual, able to work independently, use initiative and keep commitments. Willingness to travel occasionally and a valid driver’s license are a must.

 

SOS Children’s Villages South Africa holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance, financial and reference check processes.