Community Development Policy Developer: Youth Development
Northern Cape Department Of Social Development
- Location
- Kimberley, Northern Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R403 635 – R535 050 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Community Development Policy Developer, specifically focusing on Youth Development, within the Northern Cape Department of Social Development. The position, with reference number CDPD/YOUTH/16/26, is based at the Provincial Office in Kimberley. The salary for this Grade 1-2 position ranges from R403 635 to R535 050 per annum, determined in accordance with the OSD Determination. What you will do Key responsibilities for this role include: * Developing, implementing, and maintaining community development policies. * Monitoring, interpreting, and reviewing legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure their relevance and compliance with current requirements. * Developing proposals to amend or maintain relevant acts, policies, and procedures, and creating new ones where necessary, including costing these policies. * Developing programmes for the implementation of relevant policies. * Performing research and development activities. * Executing administrative functions required within the unit. * Conducting monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations. * Providing 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 8 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 The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, or Social Science, coupled with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience in Community Development. They should possess a valid driver’s license and demonstrate strong knowledge of community development principles, human behaviour, social systems, and relevant legislation. Essential skills include policy development, project management, coordination of community structures, the ability to influence individuals and groups towards self-empowerment, as well as proficiency in presentation, problem-solving, computer usage, communication, research, report writing, financial management, and supervision. 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-cdpd-youth-16-26 Source: govpage
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