Job Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); Grade 1: A minimum of 8 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 2: A minimum of 18 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; Grade 3: A minimum of 28 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the 244 following: Policy Analysis and development; Community development; Legislation of local government; Integrated Development Planning; Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO) Management of, as well as types of programmes relevant to NPOs; Skills needed: Mentoring and training; Facilitation; Project Management ; Planning and organising; Networking; Communication (written and verbal); Professional counselling; Financial management; Presentation; Monitoring and evaluation; Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership; Intergovernmental relations; Ability to compile complex reports; Contract Management.
Duties
Develop, implement and maintain community development policies; Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required. This includes costing the policies; Develop, implement and monitor youth development programmes; Manage youth development projects; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field. This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study relevant journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments; Monitor and study the social services legal and policy framework continuously; Liaise/attend meetings with other departments, non-government institutions and relevant stakeholders to take cognisance of the latest developments in the relevant fields; Engage in continuous development activities; Research and development related to youth development programmes: Perform the administrative functions required in the unit; Stakeholder engagements.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R388 110 – R436 110 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 2: R453 201– R514 470 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade 3: R535 095 – R725 754 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Location
Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Mr L Arnolds Tel No: (021) 483 6657
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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