VPUU NPC 2024 Latest Job Vacancy

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VPUU NPC 2024 Latest Job Vacancy

VPUU NPC is a Public Benefit Organisation implementing multisectoral integrated area based upgrading programmes of neighbourhoods in townships and informal settlements. This is done in partnership with communities, municipalities, provincial and national government.

They work in an integrated team of community participation, socio economic development, operation and maintenance, planning and design, infrastructure development, and knowledge management towards sustainable urban neighbourhoods. For our team we are looking for

Job Title: Centre Manager
Location: Cape Town

The purpose of the position is to manage, initiate, and coordinate C Section and A Section Monwabisi Park Neighbourhood Centres (NHC) and its activities ensuring that the space is activated and vibrant 7 days per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Build partnerships with local structures and officials, enabling the NHC to play a constructive role in area-based and inclusive Community Development
  • Participatory Strategic Planning: coordinate planning in collaboration with community structures
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to staff and volunteers, including
  • Developing a Local Project Task Team
  • Operational management and promotion of the NHC and collaboration with its tenants and the adjacent ECD/ ECD Resource centre
  • Manage and Oversee Operations and Logistics of the NHC
  • Manage implementation of programmes according to time-frames and planning schedules
  • Actively link to the other Areas of Expertise (AoE) within VPUU in particular, Safety initiatives, ECD, ICT4D, repair and maintenance
  • Hold regular meetings within VPUU and external stakeholders
  • Making creative use of social media linked to VPUU website
  • Mobilise for and market the activities in the NHC, including the Leaders of Change programme in local communities and among stakeholders
  • Supervision ad activation of ground staff
  • Activate Centre together with Youth Groups
  • Lead activators and service providers that utilize the centre
  • Prioritise provision of training and support focusing on areas of: social cohesion, skills development, leadership and career guidance
  • Keep a record of observations, best practice, issues and challenges related to the programme
  • Report-writing

 Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification in Community or Social Development, Education, Project or Events Management
  • Experience in event management
  • Five years proven management experience
  • Experience in supervising  ground level staff
  • Experience in working with youth and communities in informal settlements
  • Knowledge of the NGO sector
  • Effective oral/written communication skills in at least 2 of the following languages: English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans
  • Experience in conducting and facilitating trainings and workshops
  • Computer skills (MS Office, social media, data capturing)
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven leadership skills, self-motivated, passionate about social and community development
  • Impeccable customer service skills
  • Need to have the ability and flexibility to work sometimes during evenings or weekends especially for community engagements
  • Driver’s license and own transport
  • Criminal Clearance and Child Protection Register clearance

To apply

Please forward a CV and a covering letter, including certified copies of your ID and relevant qualifications to: VPUU, PO Box 2373 Cape Town 8000 or

Email: apply@vpuu.org.za

Application Deadline: Friday, 6 December, 2024