Community Development Practitioner Gr 1 EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male & PWD

Reference Number: DSD 36/06/2026

Department: Social Development

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Community Development

Chief Directorate: Institutional Support Services

Programme: Social Institutional Support & Coordination Services

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R289 296 – R337 959 per annum

Location: BCM: Mdantsane 2

Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Job Description

Theoretical understanding and practical experience/exposure to community Development issues. Demonstrate a facilitative approach to motivate constructive participation in Programme development and implementation. Ability to document and report on programmes and projects according to required format. Communication and interpersonal skills, organizing and planning skills.

Requirements

National Senior Certificate plus a B Degree/ National
Diploma in Social Sciences /Developmental Economics/ Development
Studies/Community Development. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. A
valid South African driver’s license is a prerequisite. Appropriate/recognizable
experience after complying with the required educational qualification will be
considered for appointment.

Duties

Facilitate awareness campaigns on community
development programmes. Mobilise local community into Integrated Development
Structures. Facilitate community Development initiatives in each local
Municipality. Facilitate the development of community profiles utilizing
contextualized Participatory Development Methodologies. Facilitate the
development and alignment and utilization of resources from various Departments
towards the implementation of Integrated Development Plans in each local
Municipality. Assess application for funding to the Department by community
organizations. Monitor, evaluate and render support service funded programmes/
Projects.

Enquiries may be directed to Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No:
043 705 5675/73

More Information

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021),e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. White or Coloured males and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply