Job Openings at NACOSA

THE KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THE ROLE ARE:

• Provide programme and general administrative support to the team such as coordinating meetings and events, making travel arrangements, taking minutes, typing correspondence, recordkeeping.
• Collate and distribute materials (stationery, printing, etc.) for meetings/trainings/functions.
• Maintain programme team calendar of events, key meetings, training calendar.
• Assist with reception and related duties as may be required from time to time.
• Work closely with the finance and programmes teams in administrating payments in accordance with budget and NACOSA Finance policies and procedures.
• Assist with reconciliation of financial spending (for example petty cash).
• Assist to source potential services providers, for example, catering providers, venues, etc.
• Procure goods and services, including obtaining quotes. generating order numbers, arranging for delivery of goods and services, etc.
• Perform basic stock keeping administrative and physical duties, such as storing materials, ensuring minimum stock levels are maintained, preparing materials for dispatch.
• Assist with transporting supplies, equipment, commodities, and collection of documents from the field.
• Maintain office supplies and equipment inventory as required.
• Engage with external stakeholders while performing administrative tasks in a helpful and professional manner, ensuring that a positive image of NACOSA is upheld.
• General administrative duties such as data capturing, filing, etc.
• Ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric certificate or equivalent NQF qualification.
• An Office/Business Administration Certificate or Diploma would be a strong recommendation.
• Minimum of 3 years Administrative and / or PA experience.
• Be fully conversant in spoken and written English and good communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite Skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, E-mails, Internet).
• Experience with travel and related logistical arrangements.
• Experience in organising meetings, functions, and events.
• Experience working within structured environments in accordance with procedural guidelines (such as finance policies, procedures, systems).
• Experience working in the NPO/NGO / an understanding of Health Care programmes would be highly advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• An Achievement/Action orientation
• Detail Oriented
• Good Planning and organising skills.
• Inclined to seeks additional information.
• Ability to remain flexible to changes demands and or circumstances.
• Organisational Commitment
• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

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The duties and responsibilities of the Community Outreach Coordinator will include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate the implementation of the Livelihoods (GLO) Programme through planning, coordinating, and monitoring all programme activities within the subdistrict.
• Coordinate programme delivery and support of appointed service providers to reach the goals of the programme within the appointed sub district.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Participate in the Food gardening training facilitated by the appointed Food Gardening Training Service Provider with a view of training other community members in food gardening skills.
• Recruit, identify and train community members in Food gardening and preservation training.
• Monitoring and Maintaining of Food Garden site.
• Logistics and administration of all the communication to programme participants and service providers, event management and filing of documentation.
• Contribute to the development of an effective data collection and review system for tracking programme deliverables. Gather information on programme implementation and analyse performance against set indicators and targets.
• Submit sound, accurate, and timely reports.

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• A Matric Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in coordination of programmes against specific milestones.
• Proven track record of programme coordination/management with an emphasis on deadline management.
• Experience within the GBV and Youth sector
• Group-based facilitation experience - preferred
• Experience in economic development sector, e.g., youth employability and entrepreneurship programmes
• Able to take initiative and action oriented.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Basic MS Office Suite Skills
• Basic Project Management Skills
• Relationship Building and Networking Skills

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NACOSA works at all levels across the country – from international donor agencies, the corporate sector and national government, right through to sub-district services and small, community groups. Strengthening Community systems for NACOSA focuses on building networks of Community Based Organisations and Community Leadership

The duties and responsibilities of the Driver will include, but not limited to:

• Deliver all goods and equipment safely and timeously between Head Office, Local Office and Community venues
• Ensure staff are safely transported from Local Office/Head Office
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures regarding company vehicle usage.
• Abiding by the rules of road and being responsible for any/all traffic fines incurred.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean and respectfully maintained.
• Completing and maintaining an accurate vehicle logbook
• Report any defects or accidents immediately.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility.

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• Minimum of Grade 12/Matric or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license with a minimum of 3 years driving experience.
• Proficiency in English, Afrikaans or IsiXhosa languages
• Must be reliable and responsible.

Personal Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good sense of direction/navigation skills
• The candidate must have a clear criminal record, be of sober habits and trustworthy.