COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development/Development Studies/Social Science, A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Knowledge: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations , Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations , Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Batho-Pele principles ,Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social system and legislation to assist with interventions at the point where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerments , Ability and competence to coordinate community development structures , Understanding of social dynamics of communities , Employee Performance Management and Development System. Skills: Planning and organizing, Communication (verbal and written), Financial management, Interpersonal, Presentation, Monitoring and evaluation, People management, Project management, Research and report writing, Problem solving, Computer literacy, Numeracy, Language, Driving.

Duties

Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems; Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there are communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in Departments/Provinces, NGO’s, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate intersectional collaboration, integrated planning and the establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community; Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in community development field to enhance service delivery; Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.

Where to send your application

Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (STHESHA WAYA WAYA). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize

Enquiries

Ms ZB Mdlalose Tel No: (034) 317 1254, Amajuba District

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