COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1

Job Overview

The Department of Social Development is seeking Community Development Practitioners (Grade 1) across various districts in Limpopo, including Waterberg, Mokopane, Vhembe, Mopani, Capricorn, and Sekhukhune. Responsibilities include facilitating integrated community development interventions, building stakeholder partnerships, and providing administrative support. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, an NQF 6 qualification in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field, a valid driver's licence, and relevant community engagement and communication skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• Appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent in Development Studies, Diaconiology, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Population Studies, Demography or equivalent recognized by SAQA
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities)
• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations
• Ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures
• Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in self-empowerment ventures
• Understanding of social dynamics of communities
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management
• Presentation, facilitation, research, and project management skills
• Computer literacy
• Written and verbal communication skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community
• Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities
• Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery

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