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GENERAL CLEANER
1 year contract position – renewable subject to a performance evaluation
(Basic Salary: R66 780 per annum)
Purpose:
- To ensure cleaning, stocking, and supplying cleaning materials to designated facilities at Chrysalis Academy.
Requirements:
- A certificate in Cleaning Services will be advantageous;
- At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant cleaning experience (Industrial cleaning equipment);
- Understanding the holistic approach to youth development;
- Non-smoker leading a healthy and sober lifestyle; and
- Competent (verbal and written) in English and at least 1 other South African language.
Key performance areas:
- Ensure that the Academy’s facilities are cleaned and well maintained (halls, hostels, classrooms, outdoor and tented camps);
- Ensure that the venues and ablutions across multiple venues are cleaned and well maintained;
- Ensure that the walls, floors & windows are cleaned and well maintained;
- Replenish sanitation at select venues;
- Assist with setting up an mopping up of certain venues as needed; and
- Ad-hoc responsibilities assigned within the Academy.
Skills and competencies required:
- Ability to work effectively and economically with cleaning chemicals;
- Ability to move equipment (tables and chairs) across the campus into different venues;
- Attention to detail;
- Good time management skills;
- Ability to work under pressure; and
- Ability to multi-task.
To apply, email your CV, motivational letter and copies of qualifications (if applicable) to
Applications to reach us before noon (12h00) on 26 March 2023.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
ADMIN OFFICER
Basic Salary: R88 200 PA
Purpose:
To coordinate and manage administrative support and assistance to the Training & Development department of the Chrysalis Academy.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate with a certificate in office administration/computer studies.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant office administration experience.
- Database management experience (learner management system).
- Understanding training related legislation i.e. SETA, SAQA, NQF etc.
- Facilitation experience and skills is advantageous.
- Competent in English and at least 1 other South African language.
- Non-smoker and sober habits.
- Understand the organisation and its holistic approach to youth development.
Key performance areas:
- Management of the Training Admin office.
- Supervision of the Admin Clerk: Training & Development.
- Administrative support to the Academy’s 3 month Youth Development Programme (e.g. report, certificates, invoices, minute taking etc.).
- Admin support to the Academy’s special projects in the Training & Development department (e.g. develop and maintain a comprehensive training database of volunteers, service providers and stakeholders).
- Provide facilitation support to the Training & Development department where required.
Skills and competencies required:
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Database management skills.
- Excellent communication
and report writing skills. - Excellent supervisory skills.
- Good facilitation / presentation 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 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 29 January 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TWO(2) YOUTH HUB AMBASSADOR SUPERVISORS
Both positions will be based at our offices in Tokai, Cape Town
Salary: R 168 000 per annum CTC
Purpose:
To provide supervision and administrative support to the Academy’s Youth Hub Ambassadors.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- Relevant post matric qualification (Project Management, Community Development etc.).
- 3 – 5 years’ experience supervising a team of young adults.
- 3 – 5 years’ managing community projects.
- 3 – 5 years’ relevant administrative experience.
- A valid driver’s license is compulsory and non-negotiable.
- Ability to drive to youth hub areas (Mitchells Plain, Nyanga, Samora Machel, Delft, Khayelitsha,
Bishop Lavis, Harare, Gugulethu, Hanover Park, Kraaifontein, Mfuleni, Atlantis, Beaufort West,
Grabouw, Ceres, Malmesbury and George). - A good understanding of holistic youth development.
- Fluent in at least 2 South African languages.
- Non-smoker and sober habits.
Skills and competence:
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Good interpersonal and social skills.
- Well-developed computer skills (PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel).
- Well developed database management skills (learner management system).
- Well developed administrative skills.
Key performance areas:
- Supervision of Youth Hub Ambassadors.
- Assist with project management and guidance of Youth Hub Ambassadors’ community projects.
- Maintain a comprehensive and accurate database of the Academy’s graduates in the youth hub areas.
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports of community projects implemented in each youth hub areas.
- Facilitation of life skills programmes, mentoring programmes for Youth Hub Ambassadors where
necessary. - Liaise with all relevant stakeholders, nationally and locally with respect to Youth Hubs and youth
development opportunities.
To apply, kindly email a copy of your CV with a motivation letter; certified copies of ID, and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za
Applications to reach us before 10am on 28 November 2022.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN JANUARY 2023.
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
Salary: R 72 000 per annum CTC
Purpose:
To provide general maintenance on the Porter Estate.
Requirements:
- A certificate in Plumbing, Water Proofing, Painting, Glazing, Electrical and/or Carpentry will be
advantageous. - Minimum of 3 years relevant and appropriate maintenance experience (e.g. plumbing, water proofing,
painting, glazing, electrical, carpentry, swimming pool etc.). - General experience in maintaining large buildings and grounds.
- Ground maintenance/gardening experience will be advantageous.
- Driver’s Licence will be advantageous.
- Well-grounded, non-smoker with sober habits.
Skills and competence:
- Ability to use maintenance tools and equipment.
- Health and Safety conscious.
- Punctual.
- Attention to detail.
- Good time management skills and work ethics.
Key performance areas:
- Attend to general maintenance like plumbing, building, painting, glazing, and electrical, carpentry.
- Ensure that the Chrysalis Academy’s buildings and grounds/ gardens are kept in an excellent condition.
- Assist in treating and maintaining the swimming pool.
- Clearing blocked drains, toilets and urinals.
- Assist with any other task that may be required (e.g. assisting the grounds team with grass cutting).
To apply, email your CV, motivational letter and copies of ID and qualifications (if applicable) to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za
Applications to reach us before 19 February 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PROJECT MANAGER
Salary: R279 674 per annum CTC
Purpose:
To lead and manage the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Youth Programmes, which includes supporting the Western Cape Government’s Safety Plan. These programmes would be holistic focussing on both adventure leadership activities and therapeutic activities aimed at personal transformation.
Requirements:
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree and/or extensive (10 years+) relevant outdoor and wilderness leadership experience.
- Health and Safety/ First Aid certificate advantageous.
- At least 5-years of relevant project management experience.
- At least 5-years of relevant programme design and facilitation experience.
- Experience in the youth development sector.
- A valid driver’s license is essential.
- A good understanding of holistic youth development.
- Fluent in at least 2 South African languages.
- Non-smoker and sober habits.
- Desire and passion for the outdoors and the availability to work a flexible schedule.
- Embody self-care practices and therapeutic practices.
Skills and competence:
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Good facilitation skills.
- Good interpersonal and social skills.
- Well-developed computer skills (PowerPoint, MS Word and Excel).
- Well developed administrative skills and attention to detail.
Key performance areas:
- Project Manage the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Programmes including camps, workshops and training sessions
etc. - Coordinate all recreational learning activities (e.g. environmental literacy, camp crafting, map reading etc.)
including programme design for the Academy’s 2-week outdoor programme. - Liaise with schools, government departments, non-profit organisations and corporate organisations for the
management and coordination of camps, training interventions, workshops etc. - Manage and supervise a team of Outdoor Facilitators.
- Advertise and market service offerings to local, national and international organisations including corporate
organisations, government departments etc. - Compile monthly reports of programmes/camps
- Monitor and evaluate all programmes.
To apply, email your CV, motivational letter and copies of ID and qualifications (if applicable) to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za
Applications to reach us before 26 February 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK (EPWP Administration)
Salary: R57 240
Minimum 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.
Skills and competence:
- 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
Key performance areas:
- Collect & verify timesheets of EPWP Interns.
- Coordinate all EPWP payment related enquires.
- Maintain leave and contract 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.
To apply, kindly email your motivation letter, CV, copies of ID, matric certificate and any other certificates to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za
Deadline: 10 am on 08 March 2023
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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