Team Leader: Play Groups

Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to creating access to quality play-based
early learning experiences through toy libraries and early learning playgroups and training programmes. Join
the passionate team at this leading NGO, with a strong national footprint. The organisation is well
established and has been in operation for more than 88 years.

This position is suitable for a person who resonates with the Cotlands values of play, responsibility,
excellence, impact, possibilities and responsiveness.
The role of the **Team leader: Early learning play groups**requires the individual to provide guidance,
instruction, direction and leadership to the team for the purpose of achieving the strategic goals.

**1.**Leadership**
1.1 Set performance objectives
1.1.1 Brief team
1.1.2 Monitor and measure individual performance
1.1.3 Plan and allocate work
1.1.4 Discipline team members
1.2 Establish a working team
1.2.1 Identify and assign roles and responsibilities
1.2.2 Orientate and induct new team members
1.2.3 Coaching team members
1.2.4 Train team members
1.2.5 Lead the team
1.2.6 Motivate and build the team
1.2.7 Communicate and negotiate
1.2.8 Manage and resolve conflict
1.2.9 Develop a self-managing team that are equipped and empowered problem solve and self-regulate
**2.**Self-management**
2.1 Communication
2.2 Demonstrate sound financial judgment
2.3 Utilise time efficiently and effectively
2.4 Manage and cope with stress
2.5 Take responsibility for own development and career growth
**3.**Resource management**
3.1 Interview and select team members
3.2 Assist with budget plan and management
3.3 Identify cost structures
3.4 Conduct and comply with health and safety procedures
3.5 Establish collaborative network and database of organisations within the region
**4.**Quality management**
4.1 Conduct meetings
4.2 Solve problems
4.3 Make decisions
4.4 Conduct presentations and public speaking
4.5 Prepare reports
4.6 Meet client/donor needs
4.7 Set clear working objectives
4.8 Manage projects and workload
4.9 Plan and allocate work
4.10 Monitor compliance
4.11 Provide input and feedback to the national team for quality improvement and service delivery to ALL customers
A team of involved and cooperative team players where everyone has shared values in an environment oriented to trust, joint creativity, open communication ad cohesive team effort.

A confident and competent leader taking responsibility for developing a star team and being held accountable for the team performance

Resources are managed efficiently according to budget constraints

Joint venture and partnerships are established to maximise efforts and spread the load

Strategic goals are met in an enjoyable work environment where the team strives for constant improvement within a healthy group dynamic

Because of the changing nature of our business your job description may inevitably change. You may, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

**_ NATURE AND SCOPE_**

**Knowledge and experience required**
- Relevant degree/qualification
- Appropriate experience and knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office package
- Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

**Competencies**
- Maintain strong ethics
- Create a sense of connection and belonging
- Nurture growth
- Cast vision
- Cotlands reserves the right to re-advertise any of the above listed Positions should the need arise and also reserves the right not to fill any of the listed Positions._
- None South African Citizens and none South African Permanent Residence holders must be in possession of valid documentation authorizing them to work in South Africa._