Assistant Director:District Support

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Overview This role is for an Assistant Director: District Support within the KwaZulu-Natal entity. The position is available across multiple centres including Ugu, Ethekwini, and Ulundi, each with a specific reference number. The primary focus of the role is to manage the Community Development Workers (CDW) Programme within the assigned district. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Community Development Workers Programme within the district, which includes: * Convening regular meetings with CDWs for briefing and reporting on progress and problems experienced. * Coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on the implementation of the CDW Programme within the District. * Promoting and maintaining stakeholder relations. * Providing CDWs with relevant information on government programmes for communities to benefit. * Managing the resources under your control. Requirements (from the original advert) * A National Diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification in Community Development/ Social Science as recognised by SAQA. * 3 years’ experience in a community development/ administrative environment. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required:** * Knowledge of the dynamics, culture and language of targeted communities. * Knowledge of how government operates. * Knowledge of Human Resources and Financial Management. * Knowledge of Project management. * Knowledge of relevant legislation. * Knowledge of Local Government legislation. * Knowledge of Government policies, prescripts and legislation. * Planning skills. * Team work skills. * Decision making skills. * Problem solving skills. * Networking skills. * Leadership skills. * Report writing skills. * Employee development skills. * Analytical skills. * Presentation skills. * People management skills. * Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Government organizations and Private sector. * Good computer literacy in MS Office. Who should apply The ideal candidate for this Assistant Director: District Support role is someone holding a National Diploma or NQF Level 6 in Community Development or Social Science, with at least 3 years of experience in a community development or administrative setting, and possessing a valid driver's licence. This individual should have a strong understanding of community dynamics, government operations, HR and Financial Management, Project Management, and relevant legislation. They must demonstrate strong soft skills including teamwork, decision-making, problem-solving, networking, leadership, and communication, coupled with good report writing, analytical, presentation, people management, and computer literacy skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-district-support-kwazulu-natal-department-cooperative-governance-and-traditional-affairs Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

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• Project management
• Driver's licence

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