Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3
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About the role
The Department of Human Settlements (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 16 Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3 posts. This is a contract post, paying R289,296 to R564,846 a year. (3-year contract) How to apply: Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo Reference numbers to quote: CDP NORTH 09/2029, CDP WEST 09/2026, CDP IL 09/2026, CDP HG 09/2026, CDP UTH 09/2026, CDP UMG 09/2026, CDP UMZ 09/2026, CDP ZD 09/2026, CDP AD 09/2026, CDP UMK 09/2026, CDP KD 09/2026 Closing date: 18 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
Responsibilities
- Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders, Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in departments, provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of development actions with community, Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities, Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
Requirements
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification.
- A valid driver's licence.
- Knowledge.
- Skills and Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of housing legislation
- Policy development and implementation
- Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process
- Computer based housing information systems
- Knowledge of BEE
- EPWP
- Procurement
- Legal process
- Financial administration
- Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations
- Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal proceedings
- Knowledge of Building Structure Standards
- Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services
- Knowledge of local government structures and legislation
- Knowledge of public service act
- Knowledge of PFMA
- MFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Ability to interpret and apply policy
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Report writing skills
- Project Facilitation
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal relations