ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: INSTITUTIONAL
Department of Social Development · Zululand District
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 36/208
- Salary band
- R 626 454
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Zululand District Salary: Grade 1: R626 454 per annum Requirements: Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development/ Development Studies/ Social Science. A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Knowledge: - Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Acts, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning, Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions, Ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects, The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures, Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: - Problem-solving, Computer literacy, Communication, Complex research, Financial management, Presentation skills, Project management, Policy formulation and implementation, Driving skills and Numeracy. Duties: Coordinate the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the service delivery areas; Coordinate and manage an Institutional Capacity Building services delivery areas to ensure that and 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 Institutional Capacity Building and management fields to enhance service delivery, Plan and ensure that research on Institutional Capacity Building is undertaken. Enquiries: Ms NHP Khanyile Tel No: (035) 874 8506 Zululand District Closing Date: 2026-10-23T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development/ Development Studies/ Social Science
- ✓A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
- ✓Knowledge: - Constitution for the Republic of South Africa
- ✓Public Service Act
- ✓Public Service Regulations
- ✓Labour Relations Acts
- ✓Research Methodology
- ✓Public Finance Management Act
- ✓Treasury Regulations
- ✓National Development Plan
Key responsibilities
- •Coordinate the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the service delivery areas
- •Coordinate and manage an Institutional Capacity Building services delivery areas to ensure that and 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 Institutional Capacity Building and management fields to enhance service delivery, Plan and ensure that research on Institutional Capacity Building is undertaken
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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