Community Development Policy Manager: Youth Development
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 role is for a Community Development Policy Manager specializing in Youth Development, working for the Northern Cape Department Of Social Development. The position is based at the Provincial Office in Kimberley. The salary for this position ranges from R1 009 512 to R1 414 593 per annum, graded 1-2, in accordance with the OSD Determination. The reference number for this position is CDPM/YD/07/26. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective, and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub-directorate. * Managing a community development policy unit to ensure the development of required legislative policies and procedures through the efficient and effective utilization of human resources. * Managing the development of policies for rendering a community development service in the department. * Keeping up to date with new developments in community development and management fields. * Planning and ensuring that community development policy research is undertaken. * Undertaking complex community development research. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Applicants must possess: * An appropriate NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in Community or Youth 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. * This experience 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 suited for an experienced professional with a relevant NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in fields such as Community/Youth Development, Development Studies, or Social Science. The ideal candidate will have extensive post-qualification experience (at least 10 years) in community development, including a significant period (five years) in a supervisory or middle management capacity. They should possess a valid driver’s licence and demonstrate strong communication, leadership, analytical, and policy development skills, along with a comprehensive set of interpersonal and management competencies required to oversee a policy unit and undertake complex research in community and youth 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-cdpm-yd-07-26 Source: govpage
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