Job Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. 243 Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Economics; Enterprise development; Research applications in economics; Financial management; Stakeholder management; Management principles; Project management; Public service procedure; Applicable policies and procedures; Relationship management. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Analytical skills; Policy analysis; Financial management; Problem solving; Planning and organising; Influencing; Presentation; Conflict management; Communication (written and verbal); Relationship management; Networking and linking; People management; Motivational skills.
Duties
To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate 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
Grade 1: R970 686 – R1 109 877 per annum, (OSD prescribed) Grade 2: R1 154 706 – R1 360 185 per annum, (OSD prescribed)
Location
Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Mr M Hewu Tel No: (021) 483 3054
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Apply Before:
5/4/2026
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Additional Information