Community Development Manager: Social Relief, Ref No. DSD 96/2026

Western Cape Social Development · Western Cape

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Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent; A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development.

Key Performance Areas

To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources bythe unit/sub directorate;
Manage a community development policy unit to ensure that the required legislative policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Manage the development of policies for rendering a community development service in departments;
Keep up to date with new developments in community development and management fields; Plan and ensure that community development policy research is undertaken. Undertake complex community development research.

Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of the following: Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application; Individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions; Develop community development policies and strategies.
Skills in the following: Presentation; Problem-solving skills; Financial management; Project management; Computer literacy; Communication written and verbal; Staff management; Policy formulation and implementation.