COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR GRADE 1

Department: Department of Social Development Location: Mangaung Metro (X3 Posts) Bloemfontein Office: Ref No: DSDFS 57/26 (X 2 Posts) Botshabelo Office: Ref No: DSDFS 58/26 (X1 Post) Thabo Mofutsanyana District (X2 Posts) Bethlehem Office Ref No: DSDFS 59/26 (X1 Post) Qwaqwa Office Ref No: DSDFS 60/26 (X1 Post) Lejweleputswa District: Welkom Office– Ref No: DSDFS 61/26 (X2 Posts) Fezile Dabi District: Frankfort Office Ref No: DSDS 62/26 (X1 Post) Xhariep District Ref No: DSDFS 63/26 (X1 Post) Salary: R471 330 per annum Requirements: Grade 12 plus an appropriate three–year tertiary degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Community Development/ Bachelor of Social Science (Human and Societal Dynamics) or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment. The ability and competence to co174 ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self- empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics. Presentation, Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and Supervisory skills. Valid driver’s license. Duties: To 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 is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g., in departments/provinces, NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and 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 the community development field to enhance service delivery. Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Supervise, mentor, coach and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Manage the sub-unit. Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations. Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions. E

• ✓Grade 12 plus an appropriate three–year tertiary degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Community Development/ Bachelor of Social Science (Human and Societal Dynamics) or equivalent qualification
• ✓A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
• ✓Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities
• ✓Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment
• ✓The ability and competence to co174 ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects
• ✓The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self- empowerment ventures
• ✓Understanding of social dynamics
• ✓Presentation, Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and Supervisory skills
• ✓Valid driver’s license

• •To 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 is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e
• •, in departments/provinces, NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and 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 the community development field to enhance service delivery
• •Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service
• •Supervise, mentor, coach and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service
• •Manage the sub-unit
• •Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations
• •Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions