This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Department of Water and Sanitation

Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency Division: Institutions, Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

Reference number: VOCMA 41
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Free State
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

Requirements

A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in the field of Community Development, Development Studies, Economic, Human or Social Science will be an added advantage. The appropriate candidate must have the knowledge of water related legislation, policies and practice. Computer literacy. Understand water resources programmes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to work independently or in a team. Must have proven experience in community or rural development as well as interacting with other spheres of Government. Must have the ability to manage conflict through a transparent and participatory approach, solve complex project related problems, interpret and apply legislation, policy and strategy. Have a sound understanding of integrated water resource management. A valid unexpired drivers license and willingness to travel extensively. The candidate will be expected to possess excellent presentation, research, time management and project management skills.

Duties

Liaise closely and provide support to water stakeholders including, farmers (both commercial and emerging), all spheres of government, industries, local communities and other external institutions. Providing advice and support to the institutional development function of water resource management. Assist in the establishment, co-ordination and management of Catchment Forms and Water User Associations. Facilitate and arrange stakeholder consultation sessions for the tariff determinations process, the development of the Catchment Management Strategy and other VOCMA stakeholder initiatives.

Where to send your application

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr V Dywili Tel No: (051) 405 9000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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