Community Development Workers REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/53/2026 (CDW)
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for Community Development Workers (CDW), identified by REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/53/2026, within the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. The position is focused on serving as a link between communities and government, facilitating access to services, and ensuring community needs are communicated to the relevant governmental bodies at national, provincial, and local levels. **What you will do** * Liaise, co-ordinate, mobilize, inform and assist communities with access to services provided by government. * Assist communities to identify and communicate their needs to Government at National, Provincial and Local Government level to bring government closer to the people. * Determine the needs of communities and coordinate these needs to the relevant government structures. * Co-ordinate the collation of information. * Keep records of all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access those services. * Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local governance structures and other stakeholders (CBW, NGO’s etc) aimed at improved service delivery. * Inform and assist communities with access to the services provided by government structures. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Senior Certificate/Grade 12 with no relevant experience. * A qualification in Community Development Work will be an added advantage. * Experience in Community Development Work, including but not limited to volunteering in Community Development projects and practices, will be an added advantage. * Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required: * Sound knowledge of Community Development. * Municipal structures. * Government services. * Report writing. * Interpersonal skills. * Communication skills. * Computer literacy. **Who should apply** Candidates holding a Senior Certificate or Grade 12 are eligible to apply. While no specific experience is mandatory, a qualification or experience in Community Development Work (including volunteering) is considered advantageous. Applicants must possess sound knowledge of Community Development, municipal structures, government services, and demonstrate proficiency in report writing, interpersonal communication, and computer literacy. The ideal candidate will be capable of actively engaging with communities, coordinating information, and facilitating access to government services. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/community-development-workers-ref-no-22-1-3-6-3-53-2026-cdw-kwazulu-natal-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag
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