Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 - Thabaleshoba

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**Overview** This role is for a Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 within the Limpopo Department of Social Development, based in Thabaleshoba. The position offers a salary range of R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum. The reference number for this vacancy is DSD/2026/161. **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)** * **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. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate combined with an appropriate NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies, Diaconiology, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Population Studies, Demography, or a related field recognized by SAQA. A valid motor vehicle driver's licence is required, with an exception for persons with disabilities. Ideal applicants will demonstrate knowledge of community development work, human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislation. Key abilities include coordinating community development structures, influencing individuals and groups in self-empowerment ventures, and understanding community social dynamics. Essential skills encompass basic financial management, presentation, computer literacy, 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-thabaleshoba-limpopo-department-of-social-development Source: myjobmag

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