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SOCIAL WORKER

One-year contract position – renewable subject to a performance evaluation

Salary: R 214 000 per annum CTC

Purpose:

To provide counselling, coaching and psychosocial support services to students, graduates, interns, staff
and families.

Minimum requirements:

  • Degree in Social Work.
  • Registered with the SA Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
  • Min of 3 years’ relevant Social Worker experience.
  • Experience working with young adults.
  • Counseling experience in trauma, loss and substance abuse.
  • A valid driver’s license is compulsory.
  • A well-established network of referrals.
  • Competent in English and at least 1 other South African language, preferably isiXhosa.
  • Well-grounded, non-smoker with sober habits.
  • The flexibility to work over some weekends, in-line with the Academy’s course calendar is essential.
  • Display exemplary leadership/role modelling, share the Academy’s values & embody the holistic
    approach.

Skills and competence:

  • Strong counselling skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Good FacilitaƟon skills.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Well-developed administrative skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Computer literate (MS Office suite especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint & MS Word).

Key performance areas:

  • Provide counselling services to students, graduates, staff, interns and families.
  • Create and maintain a database of relevant social services organizations.
  • Provide coaching services to the Instructor Team and Interns at the Academy.
  • Co-facilitate parent and family workshops.
  • Facilitation of life skills programmes for students, Instructors and graduates.
  • Provide therapeutic support groups for students, (e.g. Substance Abuse group, Positive Parenting, etc.)

To apply, kindly email your motivation letter, CV, copies of ID, Driver’s Licence and matric certificate to  jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications to reach us by 10am on 15 August 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.   

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

YOUTH  HUB AMBASSADORS

Who reside in one of the following areas: Bishop Lavis, Nyanga, Steenberg, Mfuleni, Hanover Park or Philippi, Delft, Khayelitsha,

Monthly Salary: R 5000

Gugulethu, Beaufort West and Grabouw

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Minimum 3-years experience in youth development (particularly working with communities).
  • Sound computer literacy and report writing.
  • Non-smoker with sober habits.
  • Must reside in any of the above or surrounding areas and have a good rapport amongst the
    community members.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Plan, coordinate and implement the Chrysalis Academy Youth Hub daily activities in communities.
  • Facilitate workshops in communities (fitness programmes, work readiness, computer skills, etc.).
  • Regular check-ins with graduates in communities.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement community service projects.
  • Recruitment of interested youth who wish to join the Academy’s 3-month residential programme.
  • Regular monitoring and tracking of the Academy’s graduates.
  • Sourcing of employment or training opportunities for graduates in the community.
  • Weekly and monthly report writing and administration.

Skills and competencies required:

  • Highly confident, self-disciplined and self-motivated individual.
  • Creative thinking and able to work independently.
  • Ability to take and give instructions.
  • Willing to work flexible hours with enthusiasm.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Sound administration, project planning and report writing skills.
  • Physically fit.
  • Ability to teach graduates basic drill commands is advantageous.
  • Good supervisory & facilitation skills.
  • Must share and be a living example of the Chrysalis Academy values.

To apply, kindly email your motivation letter, CV, copies of ID, Driver’s Licence and matric certificate to  jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Deadline: 11am to 25 August 2022.

Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

LAUNDRY ASSISTANT

(Contract position: R 63 000 CTC per annum)

Purpose:

To assist with the laundry services for Chrysalis Academy

Minimum requirements:

  • A certificate in Laundry Services / Sewing Course will be advantageous
  • At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant laundry experience (Industrial laundry equipment)
  • Understanding the holistic approach to youth development
  • Non-smoker and sober habits
  • Competent (verbal and written) in English and at least 1 other South African language

Skills and competence:

  • Good communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task

Key performance areas:

  •  To assist with effective and efficient laundry services to the Academy
  • Washing, drying and ironing of students and staff uniforms, curtains, tablecloths etc.
  • Assist with effective and efficient operating of washing and sewing machines
  • Assist with repairs / needle work of torn garments/clothing
  • Ensure health and safety measures are adhered to
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities assigned within the Academy

To apply, kindly email a copy of your CV with a motivation letter; certified copies of ID, Driver’s Licence and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications to reach us before noon (12h00) 20 July 2022.

Incomplete applications will be considered.

PROGRAMME OFFICER

Chrysalis Academy is currently looking to train graduates who are interested in becoming a Sports Coach Intern at the Academy

Minimum requirements:

  • Matric Certificate / Grade 12.
  • No criminal record.
  • Youth work experience is advantageous. 
  • Excellent fitness levels. 
  • Passionate about youth work.
  • The ability to work flexi-time, in line with the Academy’s course calendar is essential.
  • Non- Smoker with sober habits.

Skills and competence:

  • Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually fit.
  • Basic facilitation skills.
  • Good people skills. 
  • Ability to work in a team.

Key performance areas:

  • Facilitate student fitness programme as per the Academy’s course programme.  
  • Facilitate staff wellness programme.
  • Facilitate public events fitness programmes.
  • Provide administrative support to the Training Coordinator.
  • Manage the Academy’s gym facility. 
  • Provide programme support to the Academy’s course programme.

To apply, kindly email a copy of your CV with a motivation letter; certified copies of ID, Driver’s Licence and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications Deadline is on 30 June 2022.

Incomplete applications will be considered.

PROGRAMME OFFICER

1-year contract position – renewable subject to a performance evaluation

Salary: Negotiable

The position is responsible for the:

  • Co-ordination of the Academy’s programme offerings as part of the Western Cape Safety Plan and Youth Hub Ambassador Programme.
  • Co-ordination of the Academy’s training, seminars and therapeutic offerings to clients.
  • Coordination of social entrepreneurship projects.

Minimum requirements:

  • Grade 12 and a qualification in Project Management/Youth Development/Gender Studies or any other equivalent qualification.
  • 3 – 5 years year holistic development experience (Community, Gender and Youth Development).
  • 3 – 5 year manual and curriculum development experience.
  • 3 – 5 years working peace-building and violence prevention strategies.
  • 3 – 5 year training and facilitation experience.
  • Understanding of mind-body therapeutic practices.
  • Qualitative and quantitative research experience.
  • Knowledge of social entrepreneurship.
  • A valid driver’s license is essential.
  • Competent in English and at least one other South African language.
  • Well-grounded, non-smoker with sober habits.

Skills and competence:

  • Excellent facilitation skills.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills.
  • Solid marketing, networking and research skills.
  • Knowledge of a holistic approach to human development (ideally able to facilitate therapeutic modalities).
  • Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Computer literate (MS Office suite especially PowerPoint & Word).

Key performance areas:

  • Design, develop and facilitate training programmes (including therapeutic care).
  • Develop manuals for programme offerings.
  • Co-ordinate social entrepreneurship projects.
  • Provide support to the Academy’s NatureWorx Unit in support of Outdoor Programmes.
  • Coordination of income generating programmes (GERI, alternative to violence and other local and
  • international work).
  • Monitoring & evaluation of programmes.
  • Marketing of the Academy’s programme offerings.
  • Drafting of monthly and quarterly reports.

To apply, kindly email a copy of your CV with a motivation letter; certified copies of ID, Driver’s Licence and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications to reach us by 29 May 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No incomplete applications will be considered.

The Academy is looking to employ a Youth Hub Ambassador who resides in CERES.

Monthly Salary: R 5000

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Minimum 3-years experience in youth development (particularly working with communities).
  • Sound computer literacy and report writing.
  • Non-smoker with sober habits.
  • Must reside in George and have a good rapport amongst the CERES community members.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Plan, coordinate and implement the Chrysalis Academy Youth Hub daily activities in communities.
  • Facilitate workshops in communities (fitness programmes, work readiness, computer skills, etc.).
  • Regular check ins with graduates in communities.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement community service projects.
  • Recruitment of interested youth who wish to join the Academy’s 3-month residential programme.
  • Regular monitoring and tracking of the Academy’s graduates.
  • Sourcing of employment or training opportunities for graduates in the community.
  • Weekly and monthly report writing and administration.

Skills and competencies required:

  • Highly confident, self-disciplined and self-motivated individual.
  • Creative thinking and able to work independently.
  • Ability to take and give instructions.
  • Willing to work flexible hours with enthusiasm.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Sound administration, project planning and report writing skills.
  • Physically fit.
  • Ability to teach graduates basic drill commands is advantageous.
  • Good supervisory & facilitation skills.
  • Must share and be a living example of the Chrysalis Academy values.

To apply, kindly email your motivation letter, CV, copies of ID, driver’s licence and matric certificate to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Deadline: 23 MAY 2022

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Academy is looking to employ a Youth Hub Ambassador who resides in GEORGE.

Monthly Salary: R 5000

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • Minimum 3-years experience in youth development (particularly working with communities).
  • Sound computer literacy and report writing.
  • Non-smoker with sober habits.
  • Must reside in George and have a good rapport amongst the George community members.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Plan, coordinate and implement the Chrysalis Academy Youth Hub daily activities in communities.
  • Facilitate workshops in communities (fitness programmes, work readiness, computer skills, etc.).
  • Regular check ins with graduates in communities.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement community service projects.
  • Recruitment of interested youth who wish to join the Academy’s 3-month residential programme.
  • Regular monitoring and tracking of the Academy’s graduates.
  • Sourcing of employment or training opportunities for graduates in the community.
  • Weekly and monthly report writing and administration.

Skills and competencies required:

  • Highly confident, self-disciplined and self-motivated individual.
  • Creative thinking and able to work independently.
  • Ability to take and give instructions.
  • Willing to work flexible hours with enthusiasm.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Sound administration, project planning and report writing skills.
  • Physically fit.
  • Ability to teach graduates basic drill commands is advantageous.
  • Good supervisory & facilitation skills.
  • Must share and be a living example of the Chrysalis Academy values.

To apply, kindly email your motivation letter, CV, copies of ID, driver’s licence and matric certificate to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za
Deadline: 30 April 2022
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Nature Worx is a unit established by the Chrysalis Academy to offer outdoor, adventure leadership and therapeutic experiences to the general public, all academy students, graduates, partners and other similar youth development organisations.

INVITATION TO REGISTER ON THE DATABASE OF FACILITATORS
2022/2023

For the delivery of the

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BASED LEADERSHIP TRAINING

The Chrysalis Academy is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free organisation who is seeking energetic and highly motivated individuals who share the Academy’s values and display exemplary role modelling by embodying the Academy’s holistic approach.

The Chrysalis Academy facilitates Outdoor Programmes to its residential students and for youth including school going youth. These programmes are
holistic, focussing on adventure, leadership and nature based therapeutic activities (Yoga, TRE, Mindfulness etc.) aimed at personal transformation. The academy envisages running a variety of outdoor camps, in order for a continuum of support to be provided, for reflection and healing to a number of youth, schools and external clients.

TO REGISTER, KINDLY SEND YOUR CV/COMPANY PROFILE WITH ALL RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS TO JOBS@CHRYSALISACADEMY.ORG.ZA
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 APRIL 2022
For more information, contact Rafieqah Moos on 021 712 1023

2 ADMINISTRATION CLERKS

R4500 CTC per annum

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate with a certificate in Office Administration/Computer Studies.
  • At least 2 years’ relevant office administration experience.
  • Competent in English and at least 1 other South African language.
  • Non-smoker and sober habits.
  • Understanding the holistic approach to youth development.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

  • Assist with preparation of course documents (student manuals, attendance registers, forms etc.).
  • Managing telephone calls, filing, copying, binding, scanning and collating of documents.
  • File and archive all course documentations e.g. class registers, daily handover docs, roll calls sheets, disciplinary documents etc. at the end of the course.
  • Prepare documentation and notices for students, hostels, rooms and training venues as relevant for each phase of the course
  • Assist with set-up requirements for training venues on the programme.
  • Capturing forms completed by students (evaluation forms, roll call, registers, etc.).
  • Update and maintain databases.

COMMUNITY LIAISON – GRADUATE AFTERCARE & SUPPORT COMPONENT
(EPWP ADMINISTRATION)

  • Collect & verify timesheets of EPWP Interns.
  • Coordinate all EPWP payment related enquires.
  • Maintain leave administration of EPWP interns.
  • Monitoring & tracking and updating the graduate databases.
  • Coordinate signing in/out of library books.
  • Coordinate computer bookings in the Resource Centre.
  • Assist with the preparation of recruitment, intake, graduation and refresher courses.

Skills and competencies required:

  • Skills and Competencies Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Good communication and writing skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work with highly confidential & sensitive information
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task

To apply, kindly email your motivation letter, CV, copies of ID, driver’s licence, matric certificate and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Deadline: 10am on 28 February 2022

Incomplete application will not be considered

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