COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR GRADE 1
Department of Social Development · Elias Motsoaledi
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
- Reference
- DSD/2026/147
- Salary band
- R 471 330
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Social Development Location: Sekhukhune District: Elias Motsoaledi Salary: R471 330 per annum, (CD-A7) 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 recognized by SAQA. A minimum of seven (07) years’ appropriate experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities) Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, inter relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions. The 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. Research and report writing skills. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Computer literacy. Financial management. Presentation skills. Project management. People Management. Knowledge of the Public Service Management Framework, e.g. PFMA, Labour Relations Act, etc. Duties: Manage community development structures and projects. Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and coordination with all the relevant role players, internal and external. Perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep up to date with the 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 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
- ✓A minimum of seven (07) years’ appropriate experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
- ✓Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities) Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, inter relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions
- ✓The 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
- ✓Research and report writing skills
- ✓Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- ✓Computer literacy
- ✓Financial management
- ✓Presentation skills
Key responsibilities
- •Manage community development structures and projects
- •Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders
- •Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and coordination with all the relevant role players, internal and external
- •Perform administrative support on community development and related activities
- •Keep up to date with the 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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