Community Development Supervisor
Northern Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Upington, 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 role is for a Community Development Supervisor within the Northern Cape Department of Social Development, located in the Zwelintlanga Fatman Mgcawu District, Upington. The position 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 and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems. * Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g., in departments/provinces, NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community. * 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. * Monitoring and evaluation of 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 group 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 Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, or Social Science, coupled with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in Community Development. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate strong knowledge in community development principles, human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will have proven abilities in supervising, mentoring, and guiding practitioners, managing projects, coordinating structures, and fostering community self-empowerment. Essential skills include presentation, problem-solving, computer literacy, effective communication (written and verbal), research and report writing, financial management, and supervisory capabilities, with the capacity to manage a sub-unit and monitor non-profit organisations. 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-zfm-sstma-14-26 Source: govpage
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