COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: REGION B (LAINGSBURG)
Department of Local Government · western cape · Department of Local Government
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- LG 33/2026
- Salary band
- R 330 162
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Local Government Location: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government Salary: R280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 06) Requirements: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery. Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. Duties: Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services. Enquiries: Mr M Bell Tel No: (021) 483 3039 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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This guide is built from the visible vacancy details to help you prepare. It does not replace the employer’s instructions.
1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 8 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.
3. Tailor your evidence
Use the 5 listed responsibilities to choose your strongest relevant examples before you apply.
4. Submit and keep a record
Use the email address in the official advert. Write a clear subject line with the role and reference LG 33/2026, then attach only the documents requested.
Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4)
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services
- ✓Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning
- ✓Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery
- ✓Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting
- ✓Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
- ✓Self-management and adherence to timelines
- ✓Written and verbal communication skills
Key responsibilities
- •Inform and assist communities in the Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures
- •Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures
- •Promote networks and enhance the activities or existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery
- •Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required
- •Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services