Manager: Community Development: Frances Baard District
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) is hiring a Manager: Community Development: Frances Baard District, based in District Office Kimberley. This is a permanent post, paying R1,009,512 – R1,414,593 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application only via https://form.jotform.com/ncdsdev/ncdsd--online-vacancy- application Reference number to quote: CDM/FB/05/26 Closing date: 12 November 2026. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches the Department on or before the closing date. The Department accepts no responsibility for server delays, connectivity problems or other technical difficulties resulting in late submission. Late applications will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub-directorate.
- Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements.
- Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies, and develop new policies where required.
- Manage community development unit/sub directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery.
- Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken.
- Undertake/facilitate complex community development research.
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree inCommunity Development/Development Studies/Social Science.
- Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence.
- At least 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, this must including 5 years supervisory/middle management experience.
- Competencies:
- Good Communication skills
- Report writing skills
- Facilitation skills
- Co-ordination skills
- Liaison skills
- Networking
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical skills
- Diplomacy
- Change and knowledge management
- Planning and organization skills
- People Management
- Financial Management
- Problem Solving, Planning & organizing
- Time Management
- Team player
- Strategic Planning
- Policy analysis and development