Community Development Policy Manager: Sustainable Livelihoods
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About the role
The Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) is hiring a Community Development Policy Manager: Sustainable Livelihoods, based in Provincial Office Kimberley. This is a permanent post, paying R1,009,512 – R1,414,593. 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: CDPM/SL/06/26 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
- 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 the department, 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 NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in Community 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