COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1-3

Department of Health

Reference number: CDP 09/2026
Salary: R289 296 – R564 846 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Ugu District
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification. A valid driver's licence. Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, policy development and implementation; Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process; Computer based housing information systems; Knowledge of BEE, EPWP; Procurement, legal process, financial administration; Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal proceedings; Knowledge of Building Structure Standards; Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services; Knowledge of local government structures and legislation; Knowledge of public service act; Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Problem solving; Project management; Report writing skills; Project Facilitation; Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations; Conflict resolution; Communication skills; Financial skills; Basic Housing design and specification (PHP); Co-ordination skills; Planning skills; Time management skills; Public speaking; Protocol skills (Inkosi); Listening skills; Presentation skills; Demonstrate interest in housing matters; Receptive to suggestions and ideas; Innovative thinker; Pro-active; Team orientated; Goal orientated; End user focus; Willingness to travel extensively; Client focus (Batho Pele); Work after hours/weekends where necessary.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in departments, provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of development actions with community; Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Where to send your application

All applications should be forwarded to: The Assistant Director: HRM St Chads Community Health Centre, Private Bag X9950, Ladysmith, 3370, OR Hand Delivered to Corner Helpmekaar and Ezakheni Main Road, Ezakheni, 3381. or E-mail to: Antony.Jele@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : The Assistant Director: HRM

Enquiries

related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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