The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is faced with the inescapable reality that the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised groups of the Eastern Cape continue to exert pressure and demand for the provision of comprehensive and quality development of social welfare services.
Its mandate is aligned with the Social Protection Chapter of the N...
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Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 - Alfred Nzo: Ntabankulu Service Office
National Senior Certificate plus a three-year tertiary qualification in community development or any appropriate three-year tertiary qualification
Duties
Apply knowledge of human behavior and social systems to guide community development work.
Utilize legislation to design and support interventions where people interact with their environments, promoting self-empowerment.
Provide basic counseling services and empower communities to address social challenges.
Conduct research relating to community development practices to inform evidence-based interventions.
Facilitate, identify, plan, and implement community development programs and interventions.
Manage and coordinate community development projects to ensure efficiency and impact. Analyze and interpret the inter-relations within community structures and community dynamics to guide action.
Liaise and interact with various community development structures to strengthen collaboration and establish sustainable partnerships. Implement policies and legislation related to community development to ensure compliance and effectiveness.