Job Description

At Babylonstoren, we believe that growth begins with care -- for our children, our community, and our team. We're looking for a dynamic and compassionate Aftercare and Community Development Manager to lead our Aftercare Centre with heart, while driving meaningful community and wellness initiatives across the farm.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a nurturing, hands-on environment, enjoys working with learners of all ages, and finds joy in connecting with people. From guiding young minds in the Aftercare Centre to championing employee upliftment and community outreach, your work will help shape the positive culture that makes Babylonstoren special.
Requirements:

• Teaching qualification.

• At least 10 years' teaching experience as well as experience in community upliftment

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with good communication skills.

• Must be available to work from Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00, as well as overtime before and after regular office hours and during school holidays as needed.

• Goal orientated, patient and enthusiastic to work with learners.

• Good with crisis management.

• Driver's license with PDP (code 8), with own transport.

• Preference will be given to affirmative action candidates

Aftercare Responsibilities:

• Daily management of the staff, driver, tutors and learners.

• General purchases of items such as learners' stationery and clothes for school, sport and assignments.

• Assist with preparation for and submission of learners' school applications.

• Managing the D6 programme and coordination between school and parents.

• Purchases of items needed for sport and essentials for sport days.

• Assist with entrepreneurial days at school.

• Assist with school assignments and purchases of materials as needed.

• Assist with high school learners' aptitude tests.

• Assist with matriculants' applications to tertiary institutions regarding courses, course materials and accommodation, as needed.

• Arrange and coordinate camps for learners.

• Assist with social issues that affect learners and seek external support as needed.

• Meet with schoolteachers to discuss learners if required.

• Transport learners to extramural activities with own car as needed.

• Celebrate learners' special days.

• Uphold good relationships with learners' parents and provide support as needed.

• General maintenance of the aftercare center.

• Manage the aftercare center's business plan and budget.

Community Responsibilities:

• Oversee waste channeling to external parties from the canteen as needed.

• Manage the donation of old uniforms to external parties.

• Handle external sponsorship applications and fruit donations to hospitals, old-age homes, and schools (at least twice per year).

• Support the Farm Committee in rolling out initiatives such as sports days, fashion shows, and other community events.

• Facilitate involvement with Pebbles Project and Kleinbosch initiatives as needed.

Skills Required