Programme Manager

• The Homestead Project for Street Children

Programme Manager - LaunchPad CYCC and Yizani DIC at The Homestead

• Deadline:

28 November 2025

• Region:

Cape Town

• Salary:

Will be disclosed at an interview

• Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description
The Homestead seeks to appoint a Programme Manager, a senior role reporting directly to the Executive Director. This position aims to manage and develop our LaunchPad Child and Youth Care Centre for 25 young men aged between 15 and 21 in Observatory and manage operations at the centre, including developing, managing, and empowering professional staff, its programmes, facilities, and youth. The incumbent will also manage our Drop-in Centre based in Woodstock.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure all youth receive developmental programmes which include school enrolments, life skills, and sporting and recreational activities.
• Coordinate the monthly procurement process with relevant administrative and procurement staff.
• Advanced computer skills with the ability to write reports, facilitate evidence-based work, use monitoring and evaluation systems, and full use of the MS Office Suite.
• Monitor, manage and oversee the use of vehicles and ensure vehicles are available for use when required, this includes coordinating vehicle repairs, service, and licensing timeously.
• Assists, as required on all maintenance issues and obtains quotes for anything needing replacement.
• Conducts health and safety inspections to identify health hazards, repairs and maintenance needs of the centre.
• Supervise youth placements and Social Work interventions including therapeutic development and/or care programmes and liaise with relevant authorities for external supervision and reporting of incidents
• Build networks with stakeholders to add value to the programmes and operations of the Centres

• Requirements (DIC Management - Yizani):

• Manage and oversee operations of the PEI programme at the Yizani Drop-in Centre in Woodstock to ensure Drop-in Centre basic needs services are implemented as per the norms and standards (provision of food, school attendance support, assistance with personal hygiene and laundry services)

• Manage Social Worker and staff to ensure all life skills programmes, therapeutic support, family preservation services, group work, holiday programmes, school support and recreational activities are facilitated as per quarterly and annual targets

• Compliance:

• Ensure the professional staff remains compliant with all policy and legislative development

• Ensure all professional staff are registered and maintain their annual SACSSP registration
• Ensure DSD quality assurance audits and reports are completed and recommendations implemented for all projects registered with DSD.

• Ensure all projects, interventions, and youth care are in line with the Children's Act and regulations as amended.

• Team Leadership and Reporting:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Encourage professional growth and development among team members to enhance their capabilities.
• Write and submit accurate monthly progress reports to the Director
• Write and submit accurate quarterly progress reports and registers for DSD
• Refer children to statutory services and other external resources when necessary.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Participate in monthly manager's meetings
• Support the staff concerning the programme delivery challenges by troubleshooting, providing solutions and responding to emergencies

• Responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and trusting environment for the children at the DIC through, being non-judgmental, open communication, and showing care and concern

• Responsible for ensuring a high standard of care and protection of children's rights as stipulated in the Children's Act, the UN Rights of the Child and other relevant legislation

• Manage the Programme Coordinator, and ensure that orders are placed within the operations budget for all required groceries, hygiene products, school uniforms, cleaning materials and stationery
• Ensure the DICs have enough materials and equipment for effective functioning and adequately meet the needs of the children
• Responsible for all the maintenance of the centres to ensure everything is in working order
• Involved in ad-hoc duties such as organising camps, holiday programmes, liaising with the public etc.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Social Work Degree with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience and registration with the SACSSP for 2024
• High-energy individual with a drive for detail, reliable, and able to work independently in the field and motivate a team.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience; 5 years experience in the NPO sector
• Experience working within a residential care facility would be advantageous
• Drivers License, compulsory
• Experience with disciplinary action; financial management; people management; operations management
• Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to be on call and assist with matters after normal working hours and on weekends
• Experience with therapeutic interventions and therapeutic processes
• Fluency in English as well as either Afrikaans or isiXhosa
• Ability to see opportunity in adversity
• Strong leadership skills
• Proactive problem solver
• Strong verbal and written skills in English
• Willingness to complete a pre-employment polygraph examination and undergo in-depth reference and psychometric checks
• Willingness to undergo screening to confirm that your name does not appear on the Child Protection register and that there is no reason why you cannot work with children
• Comprehensive understanding of Child and Youth Care Centre Norms and Standards and relevant sections of the Children's Act, including maintaining and being accountable for statutory placements.
• Understanding the challenges currently facing Child and Youth Care Centres, current compliance requirements and the needs of children placed in alternative care facilities.
• Ability to lead and guide teams towards effective and quality programme implementation as per Organisational strategic plan, and set teamwork plans.
• Ability to supervise and manage daily centre operations of a Child and Youth Care Centre; including management of the shift systems, supervision of domestic/admin staff and ensuring the centre hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a motivation letter, CV with three recent and contactable references and proof of relevant qualifications to The Homestead:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Applications without a valid driver's licence, and who do not meet the above minimum requirements will not be considered or responded to.
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• Date posted:

21 November 2025

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