Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 - Kgapane One Stop

Salary: R 289,296.00 - R 564,846.00 per annum

Reference No: DSD/2026/164

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders 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 abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities).

Person Profile

• Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations.
• The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.