Clarice Ruby Louw

Results-driven Social Work professional and manager with 11 years of experience leading high-impact community development and youth empowerment initiatives within NGO and donor-funded sectors. Leveraging a Master of Social Work, she excels at designing and monitoring multi-level programmes while managing complex budgets and delivering high-quality donor reporting. A recognized expert in human rights and safeguarding, she consistently drives social change through strategic stakeholder engagement and the supervision of high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Programme Manager - Justice Desk Africa - Cape Town, WC

(2025-11)

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, communities, partners and stakeholders across Africa.
• Represent Justice Desk Africa at trainings, advocacy platforms, events and community forums.
• Coordinate and oversee programme implementation aligned with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Support and supervise facilitators and programme teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Monitor programme performance, ensure effective data collection and contribute to impact measurement and learning.
• Compile accurate narrative and quantitative reports, support donor engagement, ensure compliance and oversee responsible budget use.

Centre Manager - SANCA Garden Route - Cape Town, WC

(2022-08 - 2025-11)

• Coordinated awareness, prevention, early intervention, treatment and aftercare programmes for youth and communities.
• Supervised social workers, auxiliary workers and student interns, providing mentorship and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
• Developed, monitored, and evaluated programme workplans, budgets and reporting schedules.
• Facilitated workshops and training on substance abuse, life skills, child protection and gender-based violence.
• Engaged with schools, community partners and referral agencies to strengthen collaboration and programme impact.
• Ensured safeguarding, risk management, and adherence to donor and organizational policies.

Donor Welfare Officer - South African Bone Marrow Registry - Cape Town, WC

(2018-08 - 2022-07)

• Coordinated psychosocial assessments and provided counselling to donors and their families.
• Collaborated with international registries and healthcare teams to ensure holistic donor care.
• Managed sensitive donor data and ensured compliance with privacy and regulatory standards.
• Supported programme logistics, including donor travel arrangements and scheduling.

Social Worker - ACVV Cape Town - Cape Town, WC

(2017-10 - 2018-08)

• Implemented community-based psychosocial support and wellness programmes.
• Facilitated trauma-informed and resilience-building workshops.
• Coordinated youth-focused initiatives, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensured programme alignment with Corporate Social Investment and community upliftment objectives.

Social Worker - Cape Flats Development Association - Cape Town, WC

(2016-11 - 2017-10)

• Implemented community-based psychosocial support and wellness programmes.
• Facilitated trauma-informed and resilience-building workshops.
• Coordinated youth-focused initiatives, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensured programme alignment with Corporate Social Investment and community upliftment objectives.

Master of Social Work - Social Work - University Of Stellenbosch (2018 - 2021)

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work - University Of The Western Cape (2012 - 2015)