ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1

Requirements

A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Appropriate/recognisable experience gained after obtaining the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Competencies: Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people and community structures. Compassion for people in need and vulnerable groups. Understanding of social dynamics and basic knowledge of community development. Passion for community development. Willingness to learn. Communication skills. Knowledge of the local language and culture. Computer literacy and inventory management skills would be an added advantage.

Duties

Conduct 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 support for integrated planning. Assist with the maintenance and support of funded community projects.

Where to send your application

Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) 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: recruitment@ecdsd.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). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.

Enquiries

Amathole: Ms Z Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6626 Sarah Baartman: Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/1407 OR Tambo: Ms Z Dlanjwa at 064 607 1200. e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za

Note

BCM: Dimbaza SDC, (EE Target: African Male)

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