Job Requirements
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development/Development Studies/Social Science, A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations , Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations , Basic Conditions of Employment Act , Batho-Pele principles ,Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social system and legislation to assist with interventions at the point where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerments , Ability and competence to coordinate community development structures , Understanding of social dynamics of communities , Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication (verbal and written), Financial management, Interpersonal, Presentation, Monitoring and evaluation, People management, Project management, Research and report writing, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language, Driving.
Duties
Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems; Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there are communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in Departments/Provinces, NGO’s, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate intersectional collaboration, integrated planning and the establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community; Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in community development field to enhance service delivery; Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R471 330 per annum
Location
Phoenix service Office Ref No: DSD10/05/2026Phoenix (X1
How to Apply
Ms NC Gebashe: Phoenix service Office Tel No: (031) 3368787 Ms SH Mfeka: Mandeni Service Office Tel No: (031) 336 8727 Ms NR Nala: Pietermaritzburg; Umngeni & uMshwathi Service Offices Tel No: (033) 341 7903 Ms TN Nkosi: KwaSani Service Office Tel No: (039) 259 7027 Ms TFP Khuzwayo: Ezingolweni Service Office Tel No: (039) 682 7506 Ms NP Mhlongo: Bergville Service Office Tel No: (036) 634 6600 Ms ZB Mdlalose: eMadlangeni Service Office Tel No: (034) 317 1254 Ms NHP Khanyile: Ingwavuma Service Office Tel No: (035) 874 8506 Ms NW Dludla: Ongoye, Umfolozi and Melmoth Service Offices Tel No: (035) 794 5018
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Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
DSD10/05/2026
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