Community Development Supervisor Grade 1
Limpopo Department of Social Development
- Salary (as advertised)
- R471 330 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This outlines the position of a Community Development Supervisor Grade 1 within the Limpopo Department of Social Development. The role is a re-advertised position, identified by reference number DSD/2026/147, with one post available. It is based in Sekhukhune District, Elias Motsoaledi, and offers an annual salary of R471,330 (CD-A7). **What you will do** * Manage community development structures and projects. * Supervise the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. * Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure communication and coordination with all relevant internal and external role players. * Perform administrative support for 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 12. * An appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. * A minimum of seven (07) years’ appropriate experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. * Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, inter relations within community structures, dynamics of the community, and current legislation to enable interventions. * The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects. * The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. * Research and report writing skills. * Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. * Computer literacy. * Financial management. * Presentation skills. * Project management. * People Management. * Knowledge of the Public Service Management Framework, e.g., PFMA, Labour Relations Act, etc. **Who should apply** Ideal candidates for this supervisory role should possess a relevant NQF 6 qualification in community development or related social science fields, coupled with a substantial seven years of post-qualification experience in community development. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership capabilities to manage projects and supervise practitioners, along with the ability to facilitate integrated interventions and engage effectively with communities and stakeholders. Essential skills include research, report writing, problem-solving, conflict resolution, computer literacy, financial management, presentation, project management, and people management, alongside a comprehensive understanding of public service management frameworks. A valid driver's licence is generally required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/limpopo-department-of-social-development-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-dsd-2026-147 Source: govpage
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