Job Description

Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to creating access to quality play-based early learning experiences through toy libraries and early learning playgroups and training programmes. Join the passionate team at this leading NGO, with a strong national footprint. The organisation is well established and has been in operation for more than 86 years.This position is suitable for a person who resonates with the Cotlands values of play, responsibility, excellence, impact, possibilities and responsiveness.The role of the Team leader: Early learning play groups requires the individual to provide guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the team for the purpose of achieving the strategic goals.

• Leadership

1.1 Set performance objectives1.1.1Brief team1.1.2Monitor and measure individual performance1.1.3Plan and allocate work1.1.4Discipline team members1.2 Establish a working team1.2.1Identify and assign roles and responsibilities1.2.2Orientate and induct new team members1.2.3Coaching team members1.2.4Train team members1.2.5Lead the team1.2.6Motivate and build the team1.2.7Communicate and negotiate1.2.8Manage and resolve conflict1.2.9Develop a self-managing team that are equipped and empowered problem solve and self-regulate * Self-management2.1 Communication2.2 Demonstrate sound financial judgment2.3 Utilise time efficiently and effectively2.4 Manage and cope with stress2.5 Take responsibility for own development and career growth * Resource management3.1 Interview and select team members3.2 Assist with budget plan and management3.3 Identify cost structures3.4 Conduct and comply with health and safety procedures3.5 Establish collaborative network and database of organisations within the region * Quality management4.1 Conduct meetings4.2 Solve problems4.3 Make decisions4.4 Conduct presentations and public speaking4.5 Prepare reports4.6 Meet client/donor needs4.7 Set clear working objectives4.8 Manage projects and workload4.9 Plan and allocate work4.10Monitor complianceProvide input and feedback to the national team for quality improvement and service delivery to ALL stakeholders.NATURE AND SCOPEKnowledge and experience required

• Relevant degree/qualification (minimum ECD L5)
• Appropriate experience and knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office package
• Valid drivers license and own reliable transport

Competencies * Ability to manage employees

• Maintain strong ethics
• Create a sense of connection and belonging
• Nurture growth
• Mentor and coach employees

By applying for the above mentioned position, applicants consent to Cotlands to conduct qualification, ID, Criminal and Reference checks on them which form part of its recruitment process.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2024 by close of business.NB. Applicants who have not heard from Cotlands one month after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful and, any future correspondence from Cotlands thereof will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.Cotlands reserves the right to re-advertise any of the above listed Positions should the need arise and also reserves the right not to fill any of the listed Positions.Non-South African Citizens and non-South African Permanent Residence holders must be in possession of valid documentation authorizing them to work in South Africa.Cotlands is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates from key vulnerable populations and disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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