Context of the Role: Gangstar Enterprise Development is a social enterprise owned by The Message Trust South Africa, providing training, support, and employment opportunities to individuals transitioning out of incarceration or at risk of offending. While Gangstar operates as a business with a focus on sustainability and growth, it is not a separate or independent entity in mission or purpose. It is a core expression of The Message Trust’s mission, serving as a central platform within the reintegration pathway.
Gangstar Café exists to practically outwork The Message Trust’s vision—creating opportunities for transformation through employment, discipleship, and enterprise. The work of Gangstar directly contributes to sharing the gospel and raising Urban Heroes. It is therefore essential that the post holder fully understands that this role is fundamentally missional, not purely commercial. The successful candidate must be able to lead an enterprise that is both: Financially sustainable and growth-oriented, and deeply aligned to the mission, values, and spiritual life of The Message Trus. Gangstar is not distant from The Message—it is a key vehicle through which the mission is lived out and multiplied.
Summary of Role: The Gangstar Development Manager is responsible for the strategic growth, operational excellence, and profitability of Gangstar Café as a social enterprise, leading and developing its four key areas: café operations, events and mobile services, roastery and merchandise, and training as part of the reintegration pathway. This role ensures that Gangstar Café becomes a financially sustainable and scalable enterprise while remaining a core reintegration and discipleship platform within The Message Trust. It requires a leader who can combine entrepreneurial thinking, strong operational leadership, and a deep commitment to mission, ensuring both commercial success and meaningful social impact.