Job Highlights
The Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs is hiring Community Development Worker X40 posts.
Closing Date: 30 August 2024
- Reference Number : REFS/021238
- Directorate : Community Development
- Number of Posts : 40
- Package : R255 450.00 per annum (plus benefits)
Location : Tshwane – Ward 10,32,40,71,87,99,107; Westonaria – Ward 27,30; Emfuleni – Ward 1,11,26,31,37; Lesedi – Ward 5,11; Merafong – Ward 5,6; Randfontein – Ward 22; Krugersdorp – Ward 22,26; Ekurhuleni – Ward 16,33,43,64,73,82,99,101; and Johannesburg – Ward 2,5,6,20,31,42,80,84,96,129,113.
Requirements
- Matric/ an NQF level 4 qualification plus 1-year experience in Community Development Work.
Knowledge and Competencies
Knowledge and understanding of community dynamics, community activation (mobilisation), ward boundaries, social awareness, community education, public participation and community development;
Knowledge of government regulations and policies including but not limited to: Batho Pele Principles; Community Based Planning, active citizenry, citizen relationship management and understanding of ward based stakeholders;
Knowledge of the dynamics, culture and language of the target community and candidates must reside in the ward where the vacancy is listed.
Skills and Attributes
- Analytical Skills;
- Communication skills;
- Computer Skills;
- Facilitation skills;
- Problem solving skills;
- Organisational skills;
- Report Writing skills;
- Secretariat skills; performance and development management skills;
- Public participation skills and public relations skills;
- Monitoring and evaluation skills;
- Project initiation skills;
- Team work.
A valid driver’s license will serve as added an advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct needs and assets analysis through community consultations and engagements;
- Monitor and report significant trends within communities related to health, social development, and livelihood security as well as the impact of associated development projects;
- Compile accurate environmental scans;
- Identify and present to the Assistant Director proper records/data of households, cases referred, and service points visited in line with the work plans and performance contracts agreed upon;
- Develop and maintain a database (electronic or hard copy) on all interventions e.g. referrals, remedial actions taken or changes in systems to improve service delivery;
- Report on outcomes and issues escalated;
- Present daily and weekly performance reports to the Assistant Director within agreed timelines
How to Apply
Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx.
Applications should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 application form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted).
Read also: Practice note on the application of the Z83 and other employment matters
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51
