Community Development Practitioner: Community Development Services (witzenberg)
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R289 296 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Community Development Practitioner within Community Development Services in the Witzenberg area, working for the Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. It focuses on facilitating integrated community development interventions and supporting communities. What you will do * Identify 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Grade 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. * **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. * **Skills needed:** * Presentation. * Proven computer literacy. * Written and verbal communication. * Facilitation. * Research. * Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial Management. Who should apply A candidate with an appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field, with experience in community development work varying from none to 20 years, depending on the grade applying for. They should possess knowledge of community development principles, human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislation. Key abilities include coordinating structures, managing projects, influencing individuals and groups towards self-empowerment, and understanding social dynamics. Strong presentation, computer literacy, written and verbal communication, facilitation, research, and basic financial management skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying and implementing interventions, adept at liaising with stakeholders, and committed to supporting communities and staying updated in the field. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-dsd-16-2025-r1 Source: govpage
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