ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER GRADE 1: SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
Department of Social Development · Sekhukhune District Office
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Reference
- DSD/2026/142
- Salary band
- R 626 454
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Sekhukhune District Office Salary: R626 454 per annum, CD – A9 Requirements: Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of eight (08) years’ appropriate experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions. Knowledge of community development principles. The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects. The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in self- empowerment ventures. The ability to undertake complex research. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Financial management. Presentation skills. Project management. Supervision skills. Policy formulation and implementation. Knowledge of the Public Service Management Framework, e.g. PFMA, Labour Relations Act, etc. Duties: Coordinate the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the service delivery area(s). Coordinate and manage community development service delivery area(s) to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken including the facilitation of complex community development research. Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 Closing Date: 2026-11-06T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognised by SAQA
- ✓A minimum of eight (08) years’ appropriate experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
- ✓A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities)
- ✓Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions
- ✓Knowledge of community development principles
- ✓The ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects
- ✓The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in self- empowerment ventures
- ✓The ability to undertake complex research
- ✓Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- ✓Computer literacy
Key responsibilities
- •Coordinate the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the service delivery area(s)
- •Coordinate and manage community development service delivery area(s) to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources
- •Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery
- •Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken including the facilitation of complex community development research
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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