Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 Amathole: Ngqamakwe SDC at Eastern Cape Department of Social Development

Remuneration    R289 296 – R337 959 per annum
Minimum - Competencies

• Theoretical understanding and practical experience/exposure to community development issues. Ability to use a facilitative approach to motivate constructive participation in programme development and implementation.
• Ability to document and report on programmes and projects in the required format. Communication and interpersonal skills, Organising and planning skills.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Social Sciences, Developmental Economics, Development Studies or Community Development.
• Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Appropriate/recognizable experience after complying with the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment.

Duties

• Facilitate awareness campaigns on community development programmes. Mobilise local communities into integrated development structures.
• Facilitate community development initiatives in each local municipality. Facilitate the development of community profiles using contextualised participatory development methodologies.
• Facilitate the development, alignment and utilisation of resources from various departments towards the implementation of Integrated Development Plans in each local municipality. Assess applications for departmental funding by community organisations. Monitor, evaluate and provide support services to funded programmes/projects.