• Reference Number : refs/035257
• Directorate : Community Development
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R468 459.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Development Studies/ Social Sciences, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA, coupled with a minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience at administration level in community development work. Competencies: Knowledge of the GPG / CoGTA and relevant public service legislation policies and procedures including but not limited to: Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act; Knowledge of strategic management; Knowledge management, Public Sector performance management and development; Knowledge of community development work and public participation processes, integrated approach to service delivery/ intergovernmental relations, community stakeholder relationship management and conflict management; Analytical Skills; Communication skills; Computer Skills; Supervision skills; Facilitation skills; Problem solving skills; Organisational skills; Project management skills; Report Writing skills; Secretariat skills, performance and development management skills; Public participation skills and public relations skills. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Contributing in the design and implementation of the Community Development Workers Programme (CDWP) strategic plans, vision and operational plans; Developing Cluster work plans aligned to the CDWP APP and operational plan; Securing and allocating resources for CDWs in line with the budget of the CDWP; Compiling accurate environmental scans for own usage, as well as consolidating Cluster environmental scans; Monitoring CDW performance reports and validating them against the work plans and performance contracts agreed upon; Compiling weekly and monthly Cluster reports, analyse data, extract and manage escalations from CDW reports and monitor case resolution; Consolidating monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports and submit to the Deputy Director within agreed timelines; Coordinate the strategic interventions with other stakeholders to ensure, effective and efficient service delivery; Reporting on participation and support given to CDWs on planned public participation initiatives (IDP, Ward Committees, Feedback Meetings, Ntirhisano etc). Establishing working relations within the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, external stakeholders and all spheres of government; Reporting on CDW participation in the establishment and coordination of service delivery initiatives, e.g. Presidential hotline, Premier’s hotline, Ntirhisano and NDP; Monitoring service delivery hotspots and escalating unresolved issues that may lead to protest / unrest through CoGTA’s early warning and the GPG rapid response system; Continuously orientate CDWs and provide information to assist with implementation of community development interventions; Providing a progress report on socio-economic activities initiated and supported by CDWs; Participating in Local and District / Regional planning structures for the implementation of government programmes and activities; Facilitating, arranging and convening stakeholder(s) meeting, networking and organising information dissemination resources through different platforms, i.e. District Communications fora, IDP’s, Regional Support Team meetings with its different work streams, etc; Developing monthly staff leave plans and monitor staff availability; Convening regular supervision meetings with CDWs for periodical reviews, performance management and development of improvement plans; Managing staff wellness and refer to Employee Assistance Programme where necessary; Identifying staff Training and Development needs; Presiding over staff disciplinary and grievance matters and escalate when necessary in line with Labour Relations Policy; Monitoring of vacancies in the cluster and facilitate the process of filling and participate in the recruitment and selection processes upon authorisation by the Deputy Director or Director.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg and Sedibeng

Closing Date : 23-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.