Community Development Practitioner: Community Development Services (Witzenberg)

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Western Cape) is hiring a Community Development Practitioner: Community Development Services (Witzenberg), based in Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.. This is a permanent post, paying R289,296. 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 16/2025 R1 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

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders, Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community, Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities, Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Requirements

• Grade 1: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B- Degree or higher), No experience required.
• Grade 2: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher), at least 10 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.
• Grade 3: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher), at least 20 years appropriate experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Community development work
• Skills
• Attitudes and values of communities
• Human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment
• The ability and competence to coordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects
• The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own selfempowerment ventures
• The understanding of social dynamics of communities
• Skills needed: Presentation
• Proven computer literacy
• Written and verbal communication
• Facilitation
• Research
• Knowledge and understanding of basic Financial Management