MANAGER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Department of Social Development

Reference number: DSD06/07/2026ETH SOUTH
Salary: Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: eThekwini South District
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development Studies/ Social Sciences. A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended as amended, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning, Expert knowledge on theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application, Expert knowledge and in depth understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions, Ability and competence to develop community development policies and strategies. Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures, Ability to undertake complex research, Ability to compile complex reports, Skills/Core Competencies: Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership, Intergovernmental relations, Planning and organizing, Networking, Communication (written and verbal), Professional counselling, Policy development and analysis, Financial management, Presentation, Facilitation, Problem solving, Project management, Staff management, Time management, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy skills.

Duties

Manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery; Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken.

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 NC Gebashe: eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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