Job Title: Community Development Practitioner: Community and Partnership Development (various posts available), Ref. No. DSD 105/2024
Company:Western Cape Government
Job description: The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for three (3) suitably qualified and competent individuals to facilitate the identification, planning and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs in partnership with key stake holders for the effective empowerment of human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods.
Minimum RequirementsGrade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); No experience required. Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.
Recommendation None.
Key Performance AreasIdentify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery; Coordination of post disaster humanitarian relief; Identification of the affected beneficiaries.Competencies Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities; Human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment; The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; The understanding of social dynamics of communities; Presentation skills; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication skills; Facilitation skills; Research skills; Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial Management.
RemunerationGrade 1: R 263 667- 308 019; Grade 2: R 316 986 – R 373 395; Grade 3: R 383 721 – R 514 806 per annum, (OSD as prescribed).Note on remuneration: Employees’ service benefits or obligations(13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test.The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for a reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you be shortlisted for the role, you will be requested to undergo criminal record checking.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly notethat technical support (challenges with online application) is only availablefrom Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helplineat 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position,kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Pleaseensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no lateapplications will be considered.
Expected salary: R263667 per year
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Job date: Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:04:56 GMT
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