Community Development Worker – De Doorns

Minimum Requirements: Relevant Tertiary qualification in Community Development or equivalent (NQF – Level 5) 2 years relevant experience Computer literate (MS Office) Valid Code B driver’s license Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape Competencies: (For detail description of competencies, read competency level 3  from page 52 / 770  of the Competency Framework on our website or on this link- https://bvm.gov.za/download/municipal-staff-regulations-competency-framework/) Core Professional Competencies: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving and Planning and Organising.Functional Competencies: Business Processes, Use of Technology and Data Processing & Analysis.Public Servioce Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Services Delivery Orientation and Client Orientation and Customer Focus.Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive Ability and Learning Orientation.Management / Leadership Competencies:  Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting and Coaching and Mentoring. 

Job Purpose: Coordinate and facilitate public participation processes by developing and maintaining good relations with the community in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.Duties: • Compile the ward committee operational plans based on the planning requirements agreed upon by the ward committee. • Facilitate the compilation of the ward development planning process. • Implement and monitor the ward committee operational, development plans and discretionary fund allocations. • Support the immediate superior with the establishment of regional forums to serve as avenue to facilitate functional information and receive public comment. • Attend to the logistics for the election process (Booking of venues per ward including set up and arrangement of venue). • Coordinate the induction of newly appointed ward committee members. • Provide feedback to all role players on concerns raised during ward committee and public meetings. • Support in the drafting of and implement Public participation plan as consulted with all Councilors and officials. • Update and maintain the database. • Liaise with the Speaker`s office, Ward Councillors, Ward Committees and Communities. •          Interaction with the established community-based organizations regarding community development issues. • Prepare and submit monthly plan and reports on all Ward Committee related activities to the immediate superior. • Report all service delivery complaints registered in Ward Committee meetings to the internal departments and to immediate superior. • Ensuring that all the administration relating to the refuelling of the designated vehicle is in accordance with the applicable Municipal Policy and Procedures. •  Adhere to Health and Safety procedures according to the OHS policy of Council.

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