This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1
Department of Social Development
- Reference number
- DSD 34/06/2026
- Salary
- R289 296 – R337 959 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Alfred Nzo: Winnie Madikizela Mandela LSO (
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a B Degree/ National Diploma in Social Sciences/Developmental Economics/ Development Studies/Community Development. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. A valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Appropriate/recognizable experience after complying with the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Theoretical understanding and practical experience/exposure to community Development issues. Demonstrate a facilitative approach to motivate constructive participation in Programme development and implementation. Ability to document and report on programmes and projects according to required format. Communication and interpersonal skills, organizing and planning skills.
Duties
Facilitate awareness campaigns on community development programmes. Mobilise local community into Integrated Development Structures. Facilitate community Development initiatives in each local Municipality. Facilitate the development of community profiles utilizing contextualized Participatory Development Methodologies. Facilitate the development and alignment and utilization of resources from various Departments towards the implementation of Integrated Development Plans in each local Municipality. Assess application for funding to the Department by community organizations. Monitor, evaluate and render support service funded programmes/ Projects.
Enquiries
Alfred Nzo Enquiries may be directed to Mr S Shweni Tel No: (064) 606 9465 Amathole Enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Habe at Tel No: (043) 711 6626 BCM Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No: 043 705 5675/73 Joe Gqabi Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 Sarah Baartman Enquiries may be directed to Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/ 1407 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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