Manager: Community Development: Frances Baard District
Northern Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R1 009 512 – R1 414 593 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This is an explanation of the role of Manager: Community Development for the Frances Baard District, with the Northern Cape Department Of Social Development. The position, referenced as CDM/FB/05/26, is based at the District Office in Kimberley. The salary for this role is Grade 1-2, ranging from R1,009,512 to R1,414,593 per annum, in accordance with the OSD Determination. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Managing the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring efficient, effective, and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub-directorate. * Monitoring, interpreting, and reviewing legislation and policies to determine their continued relevance and compliance with current requirements. * Developing proposals to amend/maintain relevant acts and policies, and creating new policies where necessary. * Managing the community development unit/sub-directorate to deliver efficient and effective community development services through proper utilization of human, financial, and physical resources. * Staying informed about new developments in community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. * Planning and ensuring that research on community development is undertaken. * Undertaking or facilitating complex community development research. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development / Development Studies / Social Science. * A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence. * A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, which must include five years supervisory/middle management experience. * Competencies: Good Communication skills, Report writing skills, Facilitation skills, Co-ordination skills, Liaison skills, Networking, Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills, Analytical skills, Diplomacy, Change and knowledge management, Planning and organization skills, People Management, Financial Management, Problem Solving, Planning & organizing, Time Management, Team player, Strategic Planning, Policy analysis and development. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly experienced professional with a Bachelor's Degree at NQF Level 7 in Community Development, Development Studies, or Social Science. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in Community Development, including at least five years in a supervisory or middle management capacity. The ideal candidate will also possess a valid driver's licence and demonstrate strong competencies in communication, report writing, facilitation, coordination, liaison, networking, interpersonal skills, leadership, analytical thinking, diplomacy, change and knowledge management, planning and organization, people management, financial management, problem-solving, time management, teamwork, strategic planning, and policy analysis and development. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/northern-cape-department-of-social-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-cdm-fb-05-26 Source: govpage
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