Community Development Practitioner (2 posts available), Ref. No. DSD 101/2023 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    
The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has opportunities for suitably qualified and competent individuals to facilitate capacity building programmes to Non-Profit Organisation to enhance their governance, compliance, and functionality. These posts are based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    
Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); No experience required. Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification. Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.

Recommendation    None.
Key Performance Areas    
Identify and facilitate the implementation of NPO capacity building interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community; Support NPOs with registration and compliance in terms of the NPO Act.; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. Provide front desk support to citizens and organisations; Facilitate community mobilisation initiatives.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

NPO sector which includes codes of governance, various NPO legislation, NPO legal structures and NPO sustainability models. Good understanding of NPO registration, compliance and de-registration processes; The understanding of social dynamics of communities; basic Financial Management;

Skills needed:

• Community development work, attitudes and values of communities;
• Presentation; Proven computer literacy;
• Written and verbal communication;
• Facilitation; Research.