Community Development Supervisor
Northern Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Kuruman, Northern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R471 330 – R674 874 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is an advert for a Community Development Supervisor (Reference No: CDS/JTG/JM/11/26) within the Northern Cape Department Of Social Development. The position is based in Kuruman, within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District. The salary for this role is Grade 1-2: R471,330 - R674,874 per annum, which will be in accordance with the OSD Determination. The role involves supervising community development interventions and practitioners. What you will do * Supervise the identification, facilitation, and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. * Assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems. * Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure communication and coordination with all relevant internal and external role players (e.g., departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures, and faith-based organizations) to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning, and establishment of partnerships for sustainable development activities. * Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities. * Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. * Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. * Supervise, mentor, coach, and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. * Manage the sub-unit. * Monitor and evaluate non-profit organisations. * Provide administrative, educational, and supportive functions. Requirements (from the original advert) * Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development / Development Studies / Social Science. * A valid driver’s license. * A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. * Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities. * Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment. * The ability and competence to coordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects. * The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. * Understanding of social dynamics. * Presentation skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Computer skills. * Written and verbal communication skills. * Research and report writing skills. * Financial management skills. * Supervisory skills. Who should apply This role is suitable for a professional with a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, or Social Science, combined with at least 7 years of recognizable experience in Community Development post-qualification. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of community development principles, human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislation. They should demonstrate competence in coordinating community development structures, managing projects, influencing community participation, and understanding social dynamics. Essential skills include presentation, problem-solving, computer proficiency, written and verbal communication, research and report writing, financial management, and supervisory abilities. The role requires someone capable of supervising, mentoring, coaching, and advising practitioners, managing a sub-unit, and monitoring non-profit organizations. 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-cds-jtg-jm-11-26 Source: govpage
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