Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 - Kgapane One Stop

Limpopo Department of Social Development

Location
Limpopo
Salary (as advertised)
R289 296 – R564 846 per year
Minimum qualification
Matric / Grade 12
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Community Development Practitioner Grade 1, situated at the Kgapane One Stop within the Limpopo Department of Social Development. The position offers an annual salary ranging from R 289,296.00 to R 564,846.00. The internal reference number for this vacancy is DSD/2026/164. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Identifying and facilitating the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. * Collaborating and liaising with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community. * Providing support to communities and performing administrative tasks related to community development and associated activities. * Staying informed about new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification 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 valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). **Who should apply** The ideal candidate profile for this position includes: * Knowledge of community development work, along with the skills, attitudes, and values of communities. * Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislations. * The ability and competence to coordinate community development structures. * The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in self-empowerment ventures. * An understanding of the social dynamics of communities. * Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. * Possession of presentation skills, computer literacy, written and verbal communication skills, facilitation skills, research skills, and project management capabilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/community-development-practitioner-grade-1-kgapane-one-stop-limpopo-department-of-social-development Source: myjobmag

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    Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum Reference No: DSD/2026/164 Key Performance Areas * Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. * Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders 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 abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. Prerequisites * Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification 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. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence with the exception of persons with disabilities. Person Profile * Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations. * The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities. * Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.

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