Community Development Policy Manager: Sustainable Livelihoods

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Overview This role is for a Community Development Policy Manager: Sustainable Livelihoods within the Northern Cape Department of Social Development, based at the Provincial Office in Kimberley. The position falls under Salary Grade 1-2, with remuneration ranging from R1 009 512 to R1 414 593 per annum, in accordance with the OSD Determination. What you will do Key responsibilities include managing the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and relevant stakeholders, ensuring efficient resource utilisation by the unit/sub-directorate. The role also involves managing a community development policy unit to ensure the development of required legislative policies and procedures, along with managing the development of policies for rendering community development services within the department. Furthermore, the manager is expected to stay informed on new developments in community development and management fields, plan and ensure community development policy research is undertaken, and undertake complex community development research. Requirements (from the original advert) Applicants must possess: * 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, including 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 an experienced professional with a strong academic background at NQF Level 7 in community development or related social sciences. The ideal candidate will have extensive post-qualification experience in community development, including significant time spent in supervisory or middle management roles. They must hold a valid driver's licence and possess a comprehensive set of competencies covering communication, leadership, analytical thinking, various management skills (people, financial, change, knowledge), strategic planning, and policy analysis and development. The role requires someone capable of leading policy units, undertaking complex research, and facilitating integrated development interventions. 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-cdpm-sl-06-26 Source: govpage

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