VRCID: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – DEPUTY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

JOB TITLE: DEPUTY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The VRCID, one of 55 City Improvement Districts in Cape Town, is a non-profit company with the goal to maintain a clean, safe, and sustainable environment within a specific geographical area (Bellville and Parow).  The Social Development department is responsible for the coordination and integration of Social Development Services towards adults and children living, working, and begging on the streets.

Applicant should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker or Community Developer.  Knowledge and experience in the homeless sector will be an advantage.

 

The VRCID Deputy Social Development Manager should possess the following qualities:

• Be a highly self-motivated, independent, person-centred individual.
• Be punctual, responsible, accountable, and reliable, as you will be the example for many clients, partners and the social team in their actions and conduct.
• Have an engaging, non-judgemental manner focused on motivation and support as forms of people management, integration and leadership. Stakeholder and partner engagements, networking and support forms a large part of executing the full role.
• We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about the care and protection of the homeless, with an understanding of what the sector entails. Efficient administrative capacity and experience managing a team of social service officials will be beneficial.  

 

Commencement date: as soon as possible, but not later than 1 June 2025.

 

Remuneration: Competitive CTC package to be negotiated with successful applicant

 

Requirements for the Position:

 

• Degree in Social Work or Community Development
• Valid Registration with the SACSSP
• Screened against the Child Protection Register
• Valid driver’s license and own transport
• Preferably live in the northern suburbs as there is regular after-hours and weekend work
• Proficient in MS Office, Email, social media.
• Ability to work independently
• Strong administration skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and public speaking skills
• An excellent work ethic and professional conduct

 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

1. Lines of reporting:
   The Deputy Social Development Manager will report directly to the VRCID Social Development Manager, who will also be his/her supervisor.
   
   
   
2. Administration:
   – Assist with facilitation of all network meetings (Draw up Agendas and Minutes, send out invitations, venues, refreshments, etc) as instructed by Social Development Manager.
   – Manage the administrative tasks of the Work readiness PEP and GST projects.
   – Supervise and support social service fieldworker team and students.
   
   
   
3. Community Development Projects/income generating projects for homeless and unskilled people
   – Operational and administrative support where necessary (e.g., Waste Picker Project, Garden Project, Give Responsibly campaign, Winter readiness).
   – Mentoring, support (administrative and operationally) of Drop-in Centres, Shelters and other partners in the homeless sector.
   – Identifying growth areas in projects and arranging capacity building initiatives.
   
   
   
4. Operational support to fieldworker section
   – Stand-in outreaches to the homeless if required and referrals to necessary NGOs/Shelters or other services.
   – Operational support to shelters that the VRCID works with.
   – Operational support in terms of the homeless to other VRCID staff.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be sent via e-mail to derek.bock@vrcid.co.za  or can be hand delivered to the offices of the VRCID, for attention Derek Bock (3A Bellpark building, Cnr. Teddington and De Lange Roads, Bellville)

 

No late applications will be accepted.

 

Applications should include the following:

 

• A motivational cover letter explaining why you specifically would be a good candidate for this position
• CV of relevant personal and work experience with contactable references (not more than 4 pages excluding motivational letter)
• CV must include 3 contactable references
• Do not send copies of certificates or any other documents – only short-listed candidates will be asked to send at a later stage

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – Friday, 25 April 2025.

 

Please note that if you have not heard back within one week of closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.