Work for us – vacancies at Tafta
Senior Manager – Income Development & Public Relations
A vacancy has become available for a Senior Manager to oversee the operations, fundraising, marketing, and public relations activities of the department, ensuring alignment with both operational and strategic goals. Suitable candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply:
Minimum Qualifications
- A Diploma or Degree in the relevant field and equivalent experience in Marketing, Fundraising and Public Relations.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- A minimum Code 08/10 (EB) Driver’s License.
Areas of Responsibility
- Implement the Fundraising Strategy focusing on New Business, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations.
- Fundraising programme meets short, medium and long term operational and strategic goals and objectives through a diverse income generation portfolio.
- A comprehensive, impactful and agile Marketing and communications plan aligned to strategy and purpose.
- Engaged team working together to the operational and strategic plans and objectives ensuring sound financial compliance and governance.
Demonstrable Behavioural and Technical Competencies
- Leadership and Decision making skills; Strategic Thinker; Flexibility/Adaptability
- Financial Management; A Visionary; Resilient; Ability to manage Conflict
- An independent worker but be able to inspire and foster Team Work; Accountable and Partnership by building networks and collaborate with key stakeholders
- Technical Credibility: Able to understand, apply and adapt technical skills and knowledge appropriately and effectively.
- A strong network with knowledge of and the ability to access Corporate Social Investment partners, philanthropic institutions and funders in the non-profit sector; Be innovative and develop various types of income generation streams; Strong funder-focus and the ability to influence and negotiate with funders and key stakeholders; Ability to adapt communication and plan appropriately for different audiences to successfully communicate TAFTA’s purpose; Persistence and stamina as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure
A copy of the full job description is available on request.
Interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications and other criteria are invited to apply are invited to apply via email to hr@tafta.org.za.
Closing date for applications: 26 March 2025.
Residential Care Supervisor – John Dunn House
A vacancy has become available for the above position. Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Matriculation
- Post Matriculation qualification in Administration / Management / Hospitality or equivalent would be advantageous
- 3-5 years’ experience as a supervisor of a home/building or working experience as a supervisor in a service oriented industry
- Knowledge of Geriatrics and Gerontology would be advantageous.
Demonstrable Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Competence in MS Office Suite
- Basic knowledge of Financial and Business processes
- Basic knowledge of Building Maintenance and House keeping
- Candidates need to be service and people orientated with good time management skills, have leadership qualities, be able to think critically, communicate well on all levels and demonstrate attention to detail
- Professional verbal and written communication.
Critical Requirements
- Able to attend to emergencies on or off site
A copy of the full job description is available on request.
Interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply to Anusha Hansjee at hr@tafta.org.za.
Closing date for applications: 14 March 2025. Applicants who have had no response by 30 April 2025 may consider their application unsuccessful.
