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Morgan Kagisho Mokalake

Programme Coordinator
Gqeberha
Morgan Kagisho Mokalake

Summary

Compassionate and results-driven professional in social, youth, and community service management, recognised for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task execution. Specialised skills include program development, group facilitation, youth development, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilisation. Proven ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, and lead teams to achieve successful project outcomes while fostering positive impacts on families, individuals, and communities. Committed to enhancing community well-being through innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships. Holds a dual registration with SACSSP.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

SOS Children’s Villages South Africa

Youth Development Coordinator
07.2016 - 01.2026

Job overview

  • Coordinated youth programs promoting personal development and life skills.
  • Led workshops focused on leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff and volunteers in youth development strategies.
  • Advocated for children's rights through community outreach and awareness campaigns.
  • Provided psychoeducational workshops on topics related to mental health awareness in the community.
  • Created and delivered community presentations to deliver at local events, including workshops, seminars and fairs.
  • Collaborated with other professionals including social workers, therapists, probation officers, teachers. to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Wrote proposals for funding and grants expression of interest.
  • Managed budgets responsibly while ensuring the allocation of resources towards program enhancements that directly impacted participant outcomes.
  • Provided ongoing mentorship to youths facing challenges in their personal lives or academic performance.
  • Collaborated with other organizations in coordinating joint events that promoted positive youth development within the broader community context.
  • Supported staff professional development through ongoing training opportunities, performance evaluations, and growth-oriented feedback.
  • Developed comprehensive youth development plans tailored to individual needs, addressing academic support, social-emotional well-being, and career readiness.
  • Built strong relationships with local businesses to create internship opportunities for program participants exploring career paths.
  • Strengthened family engagement by hosting workshops aimed at equipping parents with tools needed to support their child''s growth outside of the programme setting.
  • Assisted schools with at-risk youth behaviour, education and extracurricular activities to reinforce youth development programs.
  • Spearheaded partnerships with local colleges/universities to provide educational opportunities such as campus tours or guest speakers for program participants.
  • Promoted a safe environment conducive to learning by enforcing child safeguarding policies fairly and consistently among all participants.
  • Increased program attendance by conducting targeted outreach efforts to local schools, community centers, and social media platforms.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.

SOS Children’s Villages South Africa

Finance Administration Coordinator
06.2020 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Preparing annual program budgets, Monthly Budget forecast, Cash books and banking reconciliations. Prepare and reconcile Child and Youth Care Workers books.
  • Liaise with service providers and complete maintenance schedules and In-Kind journals and ledgers.
  • Update household inventories and Capture payments to service providers and beneficiaries timeously.
  • Maintain Vehicle monthly fleet with the bank and audit any mileage discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional and programme development teams to establish project timelines and execute tasks efficiently within deadlines.
  • Monitored facility maintenance requests ensuring prompt response and completion by building management or designated contractors.
  • Supported human resources functions including recruitment efforts, benefits administration, performance evaluations, and employee relations initiatives.
  • Assisted in the development of departmental budgets by tracking expenditures and providing detailed reports to management.

Eastern Province Child and Youth Care Centre

Residential Child and Youth Care Worker Supervisor
02.2015 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Provided direct care and supervision to at-risk youth in residential settings.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for each youth in residence.
  • Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with families, social workers, and educators to support youth needs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of daily activities and behavioural observations.
  • Mediated conflicts between youth, promoting conflict resolution strategies.
  • Assisted in organising recreational activities to enhance social skills development.
  • Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
  • Enhanced academic performance with personalised tutoring sessions.
  • Assisted with daily living skills training, supporting self-sufficiency among program participants.
  • Supervised and supported Child and Youth Care Workers with their professional and personal needs.

SOS Children’s Village Association of South Africa
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Programme Coordinator Community Family Empowerment
05.2026 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinate program schedules and resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement project plans to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders to streamline decision-making processes.
  • Manage budgets and tracke expenditures to optimize resource utilization.
  • Work with In school and out of school youth by capacitating then with sustainable development livelihoods.
  • Assisted in developing communication strategies to enhance team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed reports on project outcomes, enabling data-driven decision-making for future initiatives.
  • Enhanced team communication by implementing weekly coordination meetings and detailed project update emails.
  • Implemented digital filing system, drastically reducing retrieval times and improving document organization.
  • Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.

ENGO- Our Child and Youth Care Centre (Ons Kinderhuisen JeugSorg Sentrum)

Social Auxiliary Worker /Child and Youth Care Practitioner
04.2013 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Prepared and liased with External Social Workers for Weekend and Holiday placements of Clients (Section 168 of CA 38 of 2005)
  • Participated in MTS (Multi Disciplinary Setup) meetings.
  • Placed and supervised placements with schools of industries, i.e. Jimmy Roos School for boys & Rosenhoff Special School.
  • Monitored and reported on effectiveness of care plans, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet changing needs.
  • Supported transition of youth back into their communities or to independent living situations with tailored life skills training.
  • Participated and Coordinated Holiday Youth Camp at Prieska Youth Camps.
  • Built strong, trust-based relationships with youth, becoming reliable and positive role model.
  • Organized cultural and educational field trips to enhance learning experience and broaden horizons.

Education

University of South Africa
Gqeberha, South Africa

Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
04.2001

University Overview

Univeristy of South Africa (UNISA)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

from Law
12-2026

University Overview

Soyisa Consultancy
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

NQF Level 4 from Child And Youth Care
04.2001

University Overview

IQ Academy
Bloemfontein, South Africa

No Degree from Financial Management
04.2001

University Overview

NeGeMaDi Trainings
Bloemfontein, Free State, RSA

NQF Level 4 from Social Auxiliary Work
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

Community engagement

Programme Development

Youth program coordination

Budget management

Fundraising strategies

Community development

Social Work Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Youth engagement

Multitasking Abilities

Team collaboration

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • South African Council of Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
  • National Association of Child & Youth Care Workers

Software

MS 365 /Copilot Suite

SAGE Payroll

Participants Database

Project Database Management

Compass Reports

Timeline

Programme Coordinator Community Family Empowerment
SOS Children’s Village Association of South Africa
05.2026 - Current
Finance Administration Coordinator
SOS Children’s Villages South Africa
06.2020 - 04.2021
Youth Development Coordinator
SOS Children’s Villages South Africa
07.2016 - 01.2026
Residential Child and Youth Care Worker Supervisor
Eastern Province Child and Youth Care Centre
02.2015 - 03.2016
Social Auxiliary Worker /Child and Youth Care Practitioner
ENGO- Our Child and Youth Care Centre (Ons Kinderhuisen JeugSorg Sentrum)
04.2013 - 06.2014
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Social Work
04.2001
Soyisa Consultancy
NQF Level 4 from Child And Youth Care
04.2001
IQ Academy
No Degree from Financial Management
04.2001
NeGeMaDi Trainings
NQF Level 4 from Social Auxiliary Work
04.2001
Univeristy of South Africa (UNISA)
from Law

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