Children Care Officer (Programme Coordinator) at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus Bachelor of Education (ECD: Foundation Phase will be an added advantage (NQF level 7); 
• 1 - 3 years working experience in the development and implementation of programmes for children between 0 - 18 years of age. This should include working alongside teachers / ECD practitioners as well as NGO organisations in the implementation of programmes for children. The programmes should have an educational, as well as a life skills element; 
• Basic knowledge of Children’s Services programmes mainstreaming; 
• Early Childhood Development forums relations management; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.  

Primary Function:

• Facilitate planning, implement monitoring and evaluating the Children services: Social Development programmes / projects within the community, and disseminate information, advise the community on Children’s Services Developmental and support programmes. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Execute and oversee all administrative processes and actions. 
• Execute, coordinate and provide support in terms of rolling out and running of programmes and projects. 
• Facilitate, execute and coordinate educational training programmes and initiatives. 
• Liaise and communicate with all relevant service providers and stakeholders. 
• Investigate, assess and refer complaints. 
• Monitor, Evaluation and Stakeholder Management.