Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3 (X16 POSTS) (3-year contract)

What you will need

• 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,

Driver's licence

A valid driver's licence.

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
• Conflict resolution
• Communication skills
• Financial skills
• Basic Housing design and specification (PHP)
• Co-ordination skills
• Planning skills
• Time management skills
• Public speaking
• Protocol skills (Inkosi)
• Listening skills
• Presentation skills
• Demonstrate interest in housing matters
• Receptive to suggestions and ideas
• Innovative thinker
• Pro-active
• Team orientated
• Goal orientated
• End user focus
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Client focus (Batho Pele)
• Work after hours/weekends where necessary.

Key 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 organisations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of 262 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.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Enquiries related to the abovementioned posts can be directed to: eThekwini District – North – Mr. WM Shange
• Telephone: (031) 319 3627, (033) 845 2021, (031) 336 5223, (035) 572 1038

Please note

• NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
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