Community Development Officer at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in the field of community development, development studies, economics, human science, or social science will be an added advantage. The appropriate candidate must have knowledge of water-related legislation, policies, and practices. Computer literacy. Understand water resource programs. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• The candidate must be able to work independently or in a team. Must have proven experience in community or rural development as well as interacting with other spheres of government. Must have the ability to manage conflict through a transparent and participatory approach and solve complex project-related problems and interpret and apply legislation, policy, and strategy. Have a sound understanding of integrated water resource management. A valid unexpired driver's license and willingness to travel extensively. The candidate will be expected to possess excellent presentation, research, time management, and project management skills.

Duties

• Liaise closely and provide support to water stakeholders, including farmers (both commercial and emerging), all spheres of government, industries, local communities, and other external institutions. Providing advice and support to the institutional development function of water resource management.
• Assist in the establishment, coordination, and management of catchment forms and water user associations. Facilitate and arrange stakeholder consultation sessions for the tariff determinations process, the development of the Catchment Management Strategy, and other VOCMA stakeholder initiatives.