Work for us – vacancies at Tafta

Maintenance Coordinator

A vacancy has become available for the above position. Suitable candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply.

All applications go through to the HR Department in order to be considered.

KPIs:

  1. The maintenance requirements of the organisation is well co-ordinated and managed
  2. The administration processes for maintenance is well managed
  3. The procurement of equipment, tools and resources for FMD is well co-ordinated
  4. An effective team member working together to achieve the aims and goals of the Organisation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Matric
  • 3-5 years’ experience in an administrative role
  • Clerical certificate/ Diploma NQF 5
  • Competence in MS Office Suite
  • Experience with project management application tool would be advantageous
  • Experience in the NPO or service delivery sector would be advantageous

DEMONSTRABLE TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong Administrative Skills and High-level organizational skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good financial management skills are required.
  • Cross-Functional Support Skills: provide additional support to other departments
  • Be able to manage time effectively and be able to deal with situations calmly.

A copy of the full job description is available from the HR department.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position.

Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee, 5th Floor, Kings Hall; email: hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 2 August 2024. Applicants who have had no response by 31 August 2024 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.

Residential Care Supervisor for Cambridge Gardens

A vacancy has become available for the above position. Suitable candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply.

All applications go through to the HR Department in order to be considered.

Please note that this is a live in position based in Durban.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Matric
  • 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 from the HR department.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position.

Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee, 5th Floor, Kings Hall; email: hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 8 August 2024. Applicants who have had no response by 31 August 2024 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.

Social Worker, Tafta Lodge, Durban

A vacancy has become available for the above position. Suitable candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply.

All applications go through to the HR Department in order to be considered

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A tertiary qualification – BA/Social Science Social Work Degree
  • Registration with the SACSSP
  • Experiential learning and knowledge of Geriatrics and Gerontology would be an advantage

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience
  • Professional report writing, administrative skills
  • Competence in MS Office Suite
  • Code O8 Driver’s License-Manual

DEMONSTRABLE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

People Orientated: The ability to maintain composure, be approachable and professional to older people, care partners and significant others even in the face of adversity
Confidentiality: The ability to maintain confidentiality and trust as per the SACSSP Code of Ethics
Flexible: the ability to amend plans to suit a greater need
Time Management: The ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to meet different targets simultaneously. Targets may be internal (Tafta strategic plan) and external (as per donors and funders e.g. Department of Social Development).
Leadership Skills: to be a self-starter and take initiatives in creating new opportunities, motivate, mediate, resolve conflicts and to make decisions
Analytical Thinking: Define the problems or issues by researching, collecting data, using tools, logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions or decisions
Active Listening: to listen attentively, to understand and identify a client’s needs
Speaking and Writing: Social Workers are expected to communicate within their teams and with the broader community. Social Workers compile professional reports, make recommendations, submit motivations, presentations and proposals. Good verbal and written communication are required.

A copy of the full job description is available from the HR department.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position.

Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee, 5th Floor, Kings Hall; email: hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 30 July 2024. Applicants who have had no response by 30 August 2024 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.

Handyman at Tafta Park, Bellair

A vacancy has become available for the above position. Suitable candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply.

All applications go through to the HR Department in order to be considered

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

  •  Painting of units or areas as instructed.
  • Performing ongoing repairs and maintenance in all of Tafta’s buildings
  • Carry out repairs quickly and efficiently.
  • Operating of power tools
  • Good assessment skills of what materials and material quantities are required for a particular repair.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to read and write English
  • Grade 10
  • Driver’s License
  • Basic Trade training and/or experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting and other relevant maintenance.
  • Ability to use power and hand tools

A copy of the full job description is available from the HR department.

All interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position.

Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee, 5th Floor, Kings Hall; email: hr@tafta.org.za

Closing date for application is 18 July 2024. Applicants who have had no response by 31 July 2024 may consider their application unsuccessful.

TAFTA reserves the right to not appoint an internal candidate and to advertise and fill the post externally.