Assistant Community Development Practitioner – GR 1 EE TARGET: African/Coloured Male & PWD

Reference Number: Ref No DSD 42/06/2026

Department: Social Development

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Administrative Support

Chief Directorate: Institutional Support Services

Programme: Institutional Support Services

Salary Level: OSD

Remuneration: R191 694 – R215 073 per annum

Location: Amathole District : Middledrift SDP

Closing Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Job Description

Interpersonal Skills or the ability to interact with people and community structures. Compassion for those in need and vulnerable. Understanding of Social dynamics and basic knowledge of community development.  Passion in Community Development.  Willingness to learn. Communication Skills. Knowledge of local language and culture.  Competency in computer and inventories would be an added advantage.

Requirements

A Senior Certificate or
equivalent certificate.  Appropriate/recognizable experience after complying with the required
educational qualification will be considered for appointment. A Valid Driver’s
License in essential.   

Duties

Perform community and household profiling. Assist communities in
accessing services offered by Government Departments. Attend community meetings
and Imbizos to collect information on community needs and provide the required
support in integrated planning.  Assist
in maintenance and support to funded community projects. 

Enquiries Mr Y Singqandu at Tel No: 043 5042.
[email protected] 

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