Community Development Supervisor Grade 1 - Amathole: Mbashe LSO, Dutywa at Eastern Cape Department of Social Development

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate three-year tertiary qualification in Community  Development,  Development  Studies,  Social  Work,  Sociology,  Public  Administration or equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
• A minimum of 7 years’ recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties

• Understanding community development programs: Must be able to supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Knowledge of human behaviour and social systems: Must have knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems. Understanding community dynamics: Must have knowledge and understanding of the inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions.
• Networking and establishing partnerships: Must ensure that there is communication and coordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures. Community development research: Must be able to conduct research relating to community development work.
• Managing community projects: Must be able to manage and coordinate community development projects. Understanding community development legislation: Must be able to implement policies and legislation related to community development.