Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 - Mokopane

Limpopo Department of Social Development

Location
Mokopane, 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 at the Limpopo Department of Social Development, located in Mokopane. The position offers a salary range of R 289,296.00 to R 564,846.00 per annum. What you will do * 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. 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. * Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence with the exception of persons with disabilities. * 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. Who should apply An individual with a Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in fields such as Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related areas as recognized by SAQA. A valid driver's licence is generally required, with an exception for persons with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of community development, human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislation. They should demonstrate the ability to coordinate community development structures, influence participation in self-empowerment ventures, and understand community social dynamics. Essential skills include basic financial management, presentation, computer literacy, strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, research, and project management. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/community-development-practitioner-grade-1-mokopane-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/2026/162 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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