Community Development Supervisor (Namakwa District Calvinia)

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Northern Cape) is hiring a Community Development Supervisor, based in Namakwa District Calvinia. This is a permanent post, paying R471,330 – R674,874 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: CDS/ND/HKH/12/26 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 supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems.
• Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g., in departments/provinces, NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community.
• Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to 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.
• Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.
• Supervise, mentor, coach and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.
• Manage the sub-unit.
• Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations.
• Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development/Development Studies/Social Science
• A valid driver’s license
• At least 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification
• Valid driver’s license
• Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities
• Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at 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 self-empowerment ventures.
• Understanding of social dynamics.
• Presentation, Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and Supervisory skills.