Vacancies

Vacancies

Chrysalis Academy is currently looking to train individuals who are interested in becoming Youth Hub Ambassadors for the Academy!

Please note: Applicants must reside in one of the following areas/surrounding areas: Philippi, Bishop Lavis, Elsies River, Harare, Samora Machel, and Malmesbury.

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.

Skills and competencies:

  • 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.

Key performance areas:

  • 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.

Kindly note the following:

  • Training will start at the Academy on the 25 September 2023 until 29 September 2023 and is residential.   
  • Once training is completed, one candidate per area will appointed as a Youth Hub Ambassador for their area.  A basic monthly salary of R 5300.00 will then become applicable.

Application Deadline: 10 September 2023

To apply, kindly complete the attached application form with a copy of your CV, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable) and matric certificate to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Successful candidates to start training from 25 Sept to 29 Sept 2023.

Should you not hear from the Academy by 22 September 2023, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Youth Hub Ambassador Application Form

GENERAL CLEANER

1 year contract position -renewable subject to a performance evaluation (Basic Salary: R5,250 per month)

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.

Skills and competencies:

  • 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.

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.

To apply, email your CV, motivational letter and copies of qualifications (if applicable) to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za Applications to reach us before 04 September 2023. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

SENIOR YOUTH INSTRUCTOR (x2) – Monthly Salary: R 7700

JUNIOR YOUTH INSTRUCTOR (x1) – Monthly Salary: R 4700

Please note: Youth Instructor positions are residential and includes free accommodation, food and uniform.

Requirements:

  • A valid Matric certificate / equivalent.
  • Diploma / certificate in Youth Development, Youth Care, Community Development or Safety in Society is advantageous.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Youth development experience (working with young adults).
  • Completed the Chrysalis Academy’s 3-month Youth Development training programme as a student.
  • First Aid, Fire Fighting & outdoor facilitation experience would be advantageous.
  • Understanding the holistic approach to youth development.
  • Experience in working in a regimented and structured environment.
  • The flexibility to work shifts is essential, in line with the Academy’s course calendar.
  • Non-smoker and sober habits.
  • Competent (verbal and written) in English and at least 1 other South African

Skills and competencies:

  • Highly confident and disciplined individual.
  • Ability to take and give instructions.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability work under pressure.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Outdoor facilitation experience.
  • Physically fit.
  • Ability to teach basic drill commands.
  • Good Supervisory & facilitation skills.

Key performance areas:

  • Supervise student movement & activities.
  • Shift leader for the Instructor team.
  • Facilitate training & development activities & interventions (includes outdoor & wilderness facilitation).
  • Student counselling & support.
  • Execute daily programme.
  • Prepare classrooms & other venues for training & other student activity.
  • Mentoring & coaching of students and Instructors.
  • Perform the function of duty officer as per the duty roster.
  • Administrative support to the Instructor team.
  • Maintenance & safekeeping of equipment & other assets of the Academy.
  • Maintenance & safekeeping of equipment & other assets of the Academy.
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities assigned within the Academy.

SHOULD YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS, email your CV, motivational letter, ID and copies of qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.z Closing Date: 06 August 2023.

Fieldworker

(Monthly Salary: R14 000)

Purpose:
To provide graduate training & support at different placement institutions in and
around the Western Cape.

Requirements:

  • A valid Grade 12 certificate / equivalent.
  • A certificate in community development/child and youth care or any related qualification would be advantageous.
  • At least 3 years’ relevant experience.
  • Understanding the holistic approach to youth development.
  • A valid driver’s license is essential.
  • Non-smoker with sober habits.
  • Competent (verbal and written) in English and at least 1 other South African language.
  • Ability to drive to placement institutions in and around the Western Cape.

Skills and competencies:

  • Excellent leadership and facilitation skills
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good interpersonal and social skills.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Key performance areas:

  • Coordinate & conduct placement visitations with EPWP placement partners.
  • Support monitoring of graduates with placement institutions.
  • Compile placement visitation reports.
  • Update graduate databases.
  • Identify graduates in need of psycho social support and facilitate referral process to the Life Coaching component.

To apply, kindly email a copy of your CV with a motivation letter; certified copies of ID, drivers licence and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za before noon (12h00) on 04 August 2023.

STUDENT ADMINISTRATOR

Monthly Salary: R 11 130

Purpose:
To provide administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective and efficient administrative operations in the Community Liaison department.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate (or equivalent) with a certificate in office administration/computer studies.
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant office administration experience.
  • Database management experience (learner management system advantageous).
  • Supervisory experience and skills.
  • Facilitation experience and skills.
  • Competent in English and Afrikaans (an additional South African language will be advantageous).
  • Non-smoker and sober habits.
  • Understand the organisation and its holistic approach to youth development.
  • Valid driver’s licence is essential.

Skills and competencies:

  • Advanced organisational and administrative skills.
  • Advanced computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Excellent database management skills.
  • Excellent supervisory skills.
  • Excellent communication and report writing 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 and to multi-task.

Key performance areas:

  • Process of all new applications for the Chrysalis Academy three month residential training programme.
  • Data capturing on a learner management system.
  • Supervision of Admin staff/interns in the recruitment component.
  • Prepare documentation for student recruitments, intakes and graduations.
  • Send communication to applicants and students for student recruitments, intakes and graduations.
  • Set-up venues for student recruitments, intakes and graduations.
  • Record keeping, filing and archiving of documentation.
  • Compile statistics and assist with drafting of quarterly reports and ad hoc assignments.
  • Presentations to key stakeholders.
  • Provide facilitation support to the student programme where required.

To apply, kindly email a copy of your CV with a motivation letter; certified copies of ID, drivers licence and qualifications to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za before noon (12h00) on 04 August 2023.

LAUNDRY ASSISTANT

(Contract position: R 66 000 CTC per annum)

Purpose:
To assist the Academy’s students, residential staff and clients with laundry services.

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 competencies:

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

Key performance areas:

  • To assist the Academy with effective and efficient laundry services.
  • 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 as needed.
  • Ensure health and safety measures are adhered to.
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities assigned within the Academy.

To apply, email your CV, motivational letter and copies of qualifications to

jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications to reach us before noon (12h00) on 10 July 2023.

GROUNDSMAN ASSISTANT

(Contract position: R72 000 per annum)

Purpose:
To ensure that the grounds at Chrysalis Academy are well maintained.

Requirements:

  • A certificate in brush cutter or chainsaw is advantageous.
  • At least 3 years’ relevant ground maintenance experience (Industrial equipment on huge grounds).
  • Brushcutter and chainsaw experience is essential.
  • A valid driver’s licence is advantageous.
  • Non-smoker and sober habits.
  • Competent in English and at least 1 other South African language.

Skills and competencies:

  • Ability to operate a weed eater and other gardening equipment skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of health & safety.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

Key performance areas:

  • Ensure that the Academy’s grounds are well maintained.
  • Maintain flower beds and cutting of grass.
  • Assist with the Academy’s waste management.
  • Removal of litter across the Academy.
  • Assist with setting up and mopping up of certain venues as needed.
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities assigned within the Academy.

To apply, email your CV, motivational letter and copies of qualifications (if applicable) to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications to reach us before noon (12h00) on 26 June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

(Contract position: R 84 000 per annum)

Purpose:
To provide general maintenance on the Porter Estate.

Requirements:

  • A valid matric certificate.
  • A certificate in Plumbing, Water Proofing, Painting, Glazing, Electrical and/or Carpentry.
  • 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.
  • Driver’s Licence will be advantageous.
  • Well-grounded, non smoker with sober habits.

Skills and competencies:

  • 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 noon (12h00) on 26 June 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

(Contract position: R106 800 CTC per annum)

Purpose:
To provide administrative support to NatureWorx, the academy’s Outdoor Adventure Leadership programmes that include supporting the Western Cape Government’s Safety Plan. These programmes are holistic and healing-centred, focussing on both adventure leadership activities and therapeutic activities aimed at personal transformation.

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 certificate.
  • A certificate in Administration/Computer Studies.
  • At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant administration experience.
  • Facilitation experience is advantageous.
  • A valid Driver’s License is advantageous.
  • 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 competencies required:

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Good communication and writing skills.
  • Good facilitation skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to multi-task.

Key performance areas:

  • Provide administrative support for all activities and programmes run by Natureworx.
  • Provide administrative support to the Academy’s 2-week outdoor programme.
  • Provide administrative support to the Outdoor Adventure Leadership therapeutic care programmes.
  • Provide statistics and information for the monthly reports of programmes/camps conducted.
  • Facilitate workshops.
  • Venue set-up of camps, workshops and training sessions.
  • Ad-hoc responsibilities assigned within the Academy.

To apply, email  your CV, with a motivation letter; copies of qualifications and driver’s licence to: jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Applications to reach us by 18 June 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

No incomplete applications will be accepted.

Chrysalis Academy is currently looking to train individuals who are interested in becoming Youth Hub Ambassadors for the Academy!

Applicants must reside in one of the following areas/surrounding areas: Mfuleni, Hanover Park, Philippi, Steenberg, Lavender Hill, Bishop Lavis, Elsies River or Grabouw.

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.

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.

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.

Kindly note the following:

  • Training will start at the Academy on the 03 July 2023 until 07 July 2023 and is residential.
  • Once training is completed, one candidate per area will appointed as a Youth Hub Ambassador for their area. A basic monthly salary of R 5300.00 will then become applicable.

Application Deadline: 20 June 2023, before 11h00.

To apply, kindly complete the attached application form with a copy of your CV, ID, driver’s licence (if applicable) and matric certificate to jobs@chrysalisacademy.org.za

Successful candidates to start training from 03 to 07 July 2023.

Should you not hear from the Academy by 30 June 2023, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Youth Hub Ambassador Application Form

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