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Department of Social Development · Amajuba District
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 36/216
- Salary band
- R 471 330
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Madadeni Service Office: Amajuba District Salary: Grade 1: R471 330 per annum Requirements: 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. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations , Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations , Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Batho-Pele principles ,Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social system and legislation to assist with interventions at the point where people interact with their environments in order to promote self- empowerments , Ability and competence to coordinate community development structures , Understanding of social dynamics of communities , Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication (verbal and written), Financial management, Interpersonal, Presentation, Monitoring and evaluation, People management, Project management, Research and report writing, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language, Driving. Duties: 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 are communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in Departments/Provinces, NGO’s, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate intersectional collaboration, integrated planning and the 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 community development field to enhance service delivery; Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Enquiries: Ms ZB Mdlalose Tel No: (034) 317 1254, Amajuba 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 valid driver’s license
- ✓A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
- ✓Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- ✓Public Service Act
- ✓Public Service Regulations
- ✓Public Finance Management Act
- ✓Treasury Regulations
- ✓Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- ✓Batho-Pele principles
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social system and legislation to assist with interventions at the point where people interact with their environments in order to promote self- empowerments
Key responsibilities
- •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 are communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e
- •in Departments/Provinces, NGO’s, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate intersectional collaboration, integrated planning and the 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 community development field to enhance service delivery
- •Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service
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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