Administrator - Homeless Service Centre (Muizenberg)Job Type: Full-timeLocation: MuizenbergSummaryU-turn's Muizenberg Homeless Service Centre is looking for an administrator to join their team starting from the 13th of January.
They will report directly to the centre manager on site and form part of the broader client facing team of the full programme in the Southern Suburbs.BackgroundU-turn is a thriving non-profit that exists to equip homeless people with the skills to overcome homelessness.
Founded in 1997, we believe in life after homelessness.
We believe that every homeless individual is intrinsically valuable and should have access to an effective pathway that addresses their physical, spiritual and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society.To help homeless people overcome homelessness we operate a phased approach that includes rehabilitation from substance abuse, counselling, life-skills training and sheltered work placement in one of our social enterprises.
This allows candidates to test and apply the training they've received.
Through this process, the programme inculcates a healthy work ethic, furnishes modern job skills and gives 18-24 months of real work experience so that individuals can graduate and be gainfully employed in the modern South African economy.The programme is yielding wonderful results.
Our candidates typically graduate into open market employment and show an above 85% long term success rate!
We are actively working to expand the programme to more locations in Cape Town and across South Africa.U-turn's Service Centres provide services to people living on the streets in order to prepare them for and to support them on a journey of change.
This includes providing food and clothing (and in some cases access to a shower and a bed for the night), therapeutic and development based interventions, and recovery support for those struggling with substance abuse.
The aim of the Service Centre is to help people leave the streets long-term by preparing them to take part in our work-readiness programme or equal programmes developed by registered partners.Key Areas of ResponsibilityReception Duties for the centre (answer calls, answer queries, receiving guests etc)Admin Support for SC Team (upload forms, prepare physical files, update schedules, take meeting notes etc)Office Administration (Petty Cash, office supplies, programme material and supplies)Stock Control (voucher stock control, manage food and voucher shop stock, request new stock, assist with donation pick-ups and deliveries)Assist with Service delivery (as needed get involved with services as homeless people access the centre)Use and Contribute to existing planning & record keeping systems to ensure continuous improvement of your areas of responsibility.Experience and SkillsExcellent administrative skills including managing data and record keepingStrong IT skills including good background and experience in Google SuitStrong communication skills; oral and writtenAttention to DetailPersonal AttributesResourceful and emotionally mature individual that is not easily flusteredAbility to self-motivate, and work with minimal supervisionCollaborative team player, concerned with team success as well as individual performanceProblem solver who is open to change and able to take initiativeWillingness to learn and grow personallyOrganisational Fit (where applicable)If in Recovery - actively engaged in own ongoing recovery, accessing accountability support and practicing recovery behaviourIf employed as a Professional - affiliation with professional board, continued personal development and accessing supervisionGospel orientation - connected to a local fellowship of believers, reading the Bible and grounded in Gospel-motivated Social ActionNext StepsCandidates interested in this position must submit a letter of motivation and CV to ******.
The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfill the required knowledge skills set outlined above.
Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered.Application Question(s):How many years of Administration experience do you have?Have you worked with people in homelessness and drug addiction?What is your salary expectation?Do you have a valid drivers licence?Have you uploaded your motivational letter?
(NB: Applications without a letter of motivation will NOT be considered)
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