Job Requirements
An appropriate three-year tertiary qualification. A minimum of 8 years’ recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, its interrelations within community structures, dynamic of the community and current legislation to enable interventions. Good written and verbal communication skills. The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects. A valid driver’s license is an essential requirement. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Knowledge and understanding of the inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions.
Duties
Coordinate the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the service delivery areas. Coordinate and manage community development service delivery areas to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. Undertake/ facilitate complex community development research.
What is the Salary
R626 454 per annum, (plus service benefits)
Location
Thembisile Hani Sub-District Office Ref No: DSD/JUNE/NKA/THE/26/08 Gert Sibande: Dipaleseng Sub-District Office Ref No: DSD/JUNE/GER/DIP/26/09 Ehlanzeni District: Nkomazi Sub-District Office Ref No: DSD/JUNE/EHL/NKO/26/10
How to Apply
Ms. Pretty Sibinde Tel No: [013] 766 3320/ Ms. Thembi Manana Tel No: [013] 766 3232
Applications may be posted to: The Deputy Director General; Department of Social Development, Private Bag X11213, Nelspruit, 1200, OR hand delivered to: Department of Social Development offices: Mbombela Square Building No 3, 4th floor HRM Offices (next to Mbombela High Court) / Alternatively applications may be emailed to: vacancies@dsdmpu.gov.za
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
Reference No:
DSD/JUNE/NKA/THE/26/08
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