Chief Chaplain: Chaplaincy Services needed at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate at NQF level 4; 
• A Degree or Advanced Diploma in Theology or Religious Studies at NQF Level 7; 
• Ordained clergy person or equivalent recognition standards set by a relevant religious body; 
• Valid Code EB driver’s license; 
• 9 years of relevant experience, including 4 years of managerial experience within Chaplaincy or Religious Higher Fraternity; 
• 3 years post-ordination as a minister of religion, substantiated by an Ordination Certificate. 

Primary Function:

• Manage and control Employee Wellness and Chaplaincy Support Services for the Public Safety Department (PSD), which are provided through spiritual services, programs, counselling, proactive and reactive services and moral guidance to employees and their families to establish, maintain and improve spiritual strength and strong moral codes. 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Developing and upholding all policies and guiding staff in the delivery of Chaplaincy objectives; 
• Develop and deliver spiritual, religious and pastoral care programs to the PSD; 
• Guide the team to deliver the objectives effectively; 
• Manage the interface and relationship with key stakeholders; 
• Manage and encourage personnel to optimise their output and effectively manage relationships; 
• Monitor, control and report on the Sub-Directorate’s finances and assets; 
• Rendering of devotions and sermons at specialised events; 
• Deal with all administrative matters that involve the Chaplaincy Unit in the execution of its responsibilities.