Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 - 3 REF NO: CDP 09/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification. A valid driver's licence.
• Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, policy development and implementation; Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process; Computer based housing information systems; Knowledge of BEE, EPWP; Procurement, legal process, financial administration; Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal proceedings; Knowledge of Building Structure Standards; Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services;
• Knowledge of local government structures and legislation; Knowledge of public service act; Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Problem solving; Project management; Report writing skills; Project Facilitation; Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations; Conflict resolution; Communication skills; Financial skills; Basic Housing design and specification (PHP); Co-ordination skills; Planning skills; Time management skills; Public speaking; Protocol skills (Inkosi); Listening skills; Presentation skills;
• Demonstrate interest in housing matters; Receptive to suggestions and ideas; Innovative thinker; Pro-active; Team orientated; Goal orientated; End user focus; Willingness to travel extensively; Client focus (Batho Pele); Work after hours/weekends where necessary. 

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas:

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in departments, provinces, NGOs,
• local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of development actions with community;
• Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.