Overview
Supervisor: Prevention Services Jobs in Pietermaritzburg at SANCA PIETERMARITZBURG
This is a full time position. The incumbent will report directly to the Executive Director. As the Head of the Prevention Services, the role’s scope is to supervise and provide guidance to the personnel conducting preventative services. The supervisory functions further encompass Programme Development, Research and collaborating in acquiring resources to fund the Programme, as well as Personnel Development and Administration.
Attributes
Resilient, energetic, & dedicated
Assertive, decisive, practical, relational
Enjoys managing, empowerment, providing exemplary & ethical service
Enjoys a humanitarian, compassionate & service-orientated work-environment
Supervision & Development of Personnel
Supervision of personnel; education, training and induction of new personnel
Ongoing skills development programme through a continuous assessment method.
Recruitment & training of volunteers
Recruitment of new personnel in conjunction with the Executive Director and Administrative Manager
Keeping abreast of latest substance abuse trends
Administrative functions
Recording of activities & statistics in accordance with the organisation’s requirements
Time management
Monitoring overtime & leave
Co-ordinating the most effective use of motor vehicles, implementing SANCA vehicle policy
Monitoring the library & stock take
Issuing of press releases in accordance with SANCA policies & with the approval of the Executive Director
Monthly, quarterly & annual statistics; Annual Evaluation; Annual Report; Business Plan
Work Processes
Improve, develop, implement and monitor prevention programmes, projects & services
Train professionals, community leaders and organisational representatives, volunteers, etc.
Implement & oversee various projects
Marketing/Conferences and Workshops
Marketing of services
Attend meetings, conferences and workshops
Presentations at meetings, conferences and workshops
Resources
Formulating funding proposals and liaising with funding agencies
Develop resource material, pamphlets, manuals etc.
Research:
Initiate &/ participate in authorised research projects
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
Experience in a similar role
Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions
Experience in substance abuse field
Fluency in spoken & written English is essential
Fluency in IsiZulu
Computer literate
Valid Code B Driver’s License without endorsements
SAPS Clearance
Closing date for applications: 08 July 2025
Only applicants who meet the above requirements need apply. Shortlisted applicants will need to provide reliable and recent referees. If you have not had a response by 18 July 2025, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
No correspondence will be entered into.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Please provide your SACSSP registration number
Education:
Bachelors (Required)
License/Certification:
SACSSP Registration (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/07/08
Title: Supervisor: Prevention Services
Company: SANCA PIETERMARITZBURG
Location: Pietermaritzburg
