Community Development Manager: Social Relief

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Western Cape) is hiring a Community Development Manager: Social Relief, based in Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.. This is a permanent post, paying R1,009,512 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: DSD 96/2026 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department by applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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 by the 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.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent), at least 10 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development.
• 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.