COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1
Department of Social Development · Thabaleshoba Ref No
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Reference
- DSD/2026/161
- Salary band
- R 289 296
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Waterberg District: Thabaleshoba Ref No: DSD/2026/161(X2 Posts) Mokopane Ref No: DSD/2026/162 (X1 Post) Vhembe District: Tshipise Office Ref No: DSD/2026/163 (X1 Post) Mopani District: Kgapane One Stop Ref No: DSD/2026/164 (X1 Post) Capricorn District: Buffelshoek Ref No: DSD/2026/165 (X1 Post) Sekhukhune District: Fetakgomo: Atok Ref No: DSD/2026/166 (X1 Post) Salary: R289 296 per annum (CD- A4) Requirements: Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations. The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self- empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities. Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management. Duties: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community. Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. 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 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA
- ✓Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities)
- ✓Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations
- ✓The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures
- ✓The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self- empowerment ventures
- ✓Understanding of social dynamics of communities
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management
- ✓Presentation skills
- ✓Computer literacy
Key responsibilities
- •Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders
- •Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community
- •Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities
- •Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery
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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