This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GR 1
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD 43/06/2026
- Salary
- R191 694 – R215 073 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Sarah Baartman: Koukamma Local Service Office (
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
A Senior Certificate or equivalent certificate. Appropriate/recognizable experience after complying with the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment. A Valid Driver’s License in essential. Competencies: Interpersonal Skills or the ability to interact with people and community structures. Compassion for those in need and vulnerable. Understanding of Social dynamics and basic knowledge of community development. Passion in Community Development. Willingness to learn. Communication Skills. Knowledge of local language and culture. Competency in computer and inventories would be an added advantage.
Duties
Perform community and household profiling. Assist communities in accessing services offered by Government Departments. Attend community meetings and Imbizos to collect information on community needs and provide the required support in integrated planning. Assist in maintenance and support to funded community projects.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za .Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
Amathole Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Habe at Tel No: (043) 711 6626 Sarah Baartman Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/ 1407 OR Tambo Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Dlanjwa Tel No: 064 607 1200 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Note
EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male & PWD
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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