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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPER GRADE 1

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

SD/1/17/26/E

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About this role

Department

Location

Provincial Office

Salary

will be in accordance with OSD determination)

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) Qualification in Developmental Studies, Community Development or Social Sciences. A minimum of 8 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. A valid driver’s license. Competencies Knowledge of relevant legislation frameworks and policies in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of financial and project management. Good management skills, organizing, planning, communication and presentation skills. Organizing, planning, communication and presentations skills. Experience in coordination and integration services.

Duties

Review, develop, interpret, apply, provide guidance, analyse impact of community development policies. Liaise and interact with various Community Development Policies. Liaise and interact with various community development structures to facilitate collaboration and establish partnerships to ensure sustainability of development actions within the community. Conduct research relating to community development work. Managing Community Development projects. 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. Coordinates and manage community development service delivery areas 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.

Enquiries

Ms M Gaegane Tel No: (018) 3882989/ 5092 191

Closing Date

2026-08-17T23:59:00+02:00

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

·List all relevant certifications on your CV including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and CompTIA credentials with their expiry dates.

·Government IT roles at senior level often require SITA (State Information Technology Agency) familiarity and knowledge of the Government IT Infrastructure Framework.

·Technology recruiters in South Africa frequently screen via GitHub profiles and portfolios. Include links to your work.

·Remote technology roles advertised through South African platforms often pay in rands but compete with international salary benchmarks for scarce skills.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within P. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) Qualification in Developmental Studies, Community Development or Social Sciences
·A minimum of 8 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
·A valid driver’s license
·Competencies Knowledge of relevant legislation frameworks and policies in the Public Service
·Knowledge and understanding of financial and project management
·Good management skills, organizing, planning, communication and presentation skills
·Organizing, planning, communication and presentations skills
·Experience in coordination and integration services

Key Duties

·Review, develop, interpret, apply, provide guidance, analyse impact of community development policies
·Liaise and interact with various Community Development Policies
·Liaise and interact with various community development structures to facilitate collaboration and establish partnerships to ensure sustainability of development actions within the community
·Conduct research relating to community development work
·Managing Community Development projects
·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
·Coordinates and manage community development service delivery areas 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

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to sdrecruitmentpo@nwpg.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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