Manager / Head

MANAGER / HEAD

Durbanville Child and Youth Care Centre

Durbanville Child and Youth Care Centre is a dynamic programme of Badisa and is looking for a visionary, passionate and experienced Manager to join the team. The main objective of this position is to lead the centre through purposeful planning, coordination and management in order to create a safe, professional and nurturing haven for traumatised children.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant B degree or postgraduate qualification in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a relevant social science. An additional management qualification is highly recommended.
• At least five (5) years’ proven management experience at a senior level, preferably in the sector for Non-profit Organisations or at a residential child and youth care facility.
• Financial literacy and practical experience with the preparation and management of budgets, as well as the monitoring of expenditure and assets.
• Legal compliance, including written proof of clearance on the National Child Protection Register (Form 30) and a SAPS police clearance (no criminal record).
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English. A valid driver's licence is a requirement.

Core Responsibilities (KPAs)

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following core areas as contained in the official KPA document:

• Program management and management of professional services.
• Human resource management and management of discipline.
• Financial management, asset management and inventory management.
• Liaison, communication, marketing and fundraising.
• Administration, research and organisational development.
• Representation (internal and external).

Personality traits and Leadership Profile

• Vision and transformational leadership with the necessary strategic insight to keep the organisation relevant and successfully navigate staff through processes of change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate team building in order to cultivate a loyal, inspired workforce and culture.
• Deep-rooted empathy, involvement and passion for the holistic care of traumatized children.
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal relationships, and the ability to meaningfully engage with the Board of Directors, donors, Department of Social Development, and the community.
• The ability to handle conflict and discipline consistently, fairly and calmly for the orderly management of the DCYCC.
• Analytical thinking skills and a commitment to continuous self-development and improvement by staying abreast of the latest relevant literature.
• A creative and innovative thinker who proactively identifies challenges and develops effective solutions.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and handle challenging situations professionally and with self-control.
• High level of self-discipline, accountability and impeccable personal integrity.
• Commitment to maintaining sound management principles, high ethical standards and the organisation's policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to identify new sources of funding, develop donor relationships and foster strategic partnerships.

Application Process

Interested and suitably qualified persons are invited to submit a concise, up-to-date CV (maximum four (4) pages), as well as certified copies of qualifications and identity document.

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

Send applications to: ***email_hidden***

If you have not heard from us within three (3) weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful. The DCYCC reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Durbanville Child and Youth Care Centre – A Programme of Badisa.