Work for us – vacancies at Tafta

Residential Care Supervisor for Tafta on Ridge

A vacancy has become available at Tafta for a Residential Care Supervisor at Tafta on Ridge. 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
  • 5 years’ experience as a supervisor of a home/building or working experience as a supervisor in a service oriented industry

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES OF THE POSITION:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of:

  • 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, able to think critically, communicate well on all levels and in all forms, and demonstrate attention to details
  • Professional verbal and written Communication.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to attend to emergencies on or off site

Interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position. A full job description is available on request. Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee at hr@tafta.org.za by 8 June 2023.

Applicants who have had no response by 30 June 2023 may consider their application unsuccessful.

Social Worker

A vacancy has become available at Tafta for a social worker. Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply. Please note that this is a 12-month contract position.

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:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of:

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

DEMONSTRATABLE 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.

Interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position. A full job description is available on request. Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee at hr@tafta.org.za by 17 May 2023.

Applicants who have had no response by 31 May 2023 may consider their application unsuccessful.

Senior Manager: Support Services

A vacancy has become available in our Facilities Management Department. Only suitable candidates with the following qualifications and experience are invited to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Diploma (minimum) in project management and building/building maintenance or construction
  • Computer literacy – MS office level 2 and MS projects

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of:

  • Project management, general building construction and maintenance
  • OHS and HIRA requirements for maintenance and construction
  • Understanding of the requirements and use of equipment, tools and resources (maintenance & construction)
  • Financial management and controls, as well as managing tender processes
  • Administrative requirements and controls
  • MS project
  • HR management

Physical ability is an inherent requirement, as climbing, drawling and movement is required to assess work sites.

Interested parties who meet the minimum criteria and qualifications are invited to apply for the above position. A full job description is available on request. Applications must be forwarded to Anusha Hansjee at hr@tafta.org.za by 10 May 2023.