Job Requirements
Senior Certificate and Higher Certificate/Diploma NQF Level 5. In depth understanding of Community Development work. The successful Candidates will be registered on a 12 months part-time Community Development Learnership Programme with a recognised institution Higher Learning. The successful Candidates must reside in the ward where the vacancy is listed. Skills and Competencies: Research skills; In-depth understanding and knowledge of ward and community dynamics; Good communicator; Networking skills; Analytical skills; Facilitating skills; In depth knowledge of government regulations and policies; Problem solving skills; Computer skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; A thorough knowledge of the dynamics, culture and language of the target community and must be a resident of the target community; Project organisation skills; Ability to network efficiently and effectively; In depth knowledge of government spheres.
Duties
Conduct a need analysis to develop a community profile. Conduct door to door work and community consultation. Identify and determine the needs of communities. Visit houses annually and keeping proper records of houses visited and cases referred (weekly monitoring form). Work with communities and structures in identifying and articulating their needs. Assist government departments to plan as per community needs. Advocate for the vulnerable. Promote network and enhance the activities of government (all 3 spheres) and other community-based workers aimed at improving service delivery. Conduct social awareness and community education to inform communities about services provided by government structures. Facilitate information dissemination to communities through all government departments. Mobilise communities to organise themselves into focus groups. Network with other government departments to source information and assist sector departments to reach focus groups per service area. Consult with all relevant government departments/institutions to determine services provided and mechanisms to access these services. Conduct online research on government services to 163 ensure that all relevant information on services available reaches the communities. Consult the Gateway electronic portal and other information sources such as Government Online for information on services. Liaise with local communities and stakeholders. Conduct regular research on all relevant policies and legislations to stay abreast of new developments. Conduct regular information sharing with other community workers, institutions and stakeholders. Raise awareness and advocacy work, including encouraging communities to engage with opportunities. Link up with existing programs of departments and other community workers. Network with relevant structures of civil society, business and community organizations towards community development. Monitor and report significant trends within communities related to community and social development, and livelihood security as well as the impact associated with development projects. Facilitate the initiation and development of projects in communities and linking them with relevant resource. Notify existing community project managers of available resources such as funding opportunities. Organize capacity building for projects. Monitor development projects within the ward. Act as eyes and ears of government on projects taking place in the ward. Report any irregularities and progress to the authorities and COGHSTA. Participate and support IDP, Community Based Planning and Asset Based Monitoring processes. Use of computer or digital device to compile reports as required on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes. Develop and maintain an electronic database on all interventions e.g. referrals, remedial actions taken or changes in systems to improve service delivery. Report on number of community members mobilized for community outreach programmes & keep records of those who attended. Report on the status of infrastructure and non-income generating projects in the Ward.
What is the Salary
R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Location
All Municipalities: Ehlanzeni District Municipality: City of Mbombela Ref No: Mbombela/w/44 Ward No: 44 Bushbuckridge Ref No: Bush/w/07 Ward No: 07 Nkomazi Ref No: Nkomazi/w/07 Ward No: 07 Thaba Chweu Ref No: Thaba/w/01 Ward No: 01 Thaba Chweu Ref No: Thaba/w/12 Ward No: 12 Gert Sibande District Municipality: Govan Mbeki Ref No: Govan/w/08 Ward No: 08 Govan Mbeki Ref No: Govan/w/15 Ward No: 15 Govan Mbeki Ref No: Govan/w/26 Ward No: 26 Chief Albert Luthuli Ref No: Chief/w/14 Ward No: 14 Chief Albert Luthuli Ref No: Chief/w/23 Ward No: 23 Pixley ka-Isaka Seme Ref No: Pixley/w/02 Ward No: 02 Pixley ka-Isaka Seme Ref No: Pixley/w/05 Ward No: 05 Lekwa Ref No: Lekwa/w/03 Ward No: 03 Lekwa Ref No: Lekwa/w/09 Ward No: 09 Msukaligwa Ref No: Msukwa/w/03 Ward No: 03 Msukaligwa Ref No: Msukwa/w/11 Ward No: 11 Msukaligwa Ref No: Msukwa/w/15 Ward No: 15 Dipaleseng Ref No: Dipale/w/06 Ward No: 06 Mkhondo Ref No: Mkhondo/w/13 Ward No: 13 Nkangala District Municipality: Thembisile Hani Ref No: Thembi/w/05 Ward No: 05 Emalahleni Ref No: Emalahleni/e/25 Ward No: 25 Dr JS Moroka Ref No: Moroka/w/13 Ward No:13 Emakhazeni Ref No: Emakhaz/w/04 Ward No: 04 Steve Tshwete Ref No: Steve/w/17 Word No: 17 Victor Khanye Ref No: Victor/w/07 Word No: 07
How to Apply
Mr PP Mokwena Tel No: (013) 766 6225 and Ms. NI Mashego Tel No: (013) 766 6543 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. Candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
Mbombela/w/44
Additional Information
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All