POST 25/419 : MANAGER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DSD06/07/2026ETH
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : eThekwini South District
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development
Studies/ Social Sciences. A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in
Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5
years must be appropriate experience in community policy development. A
valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution for the Republic of South Africa,
Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended as amended,
Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management
Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and
Development System, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and
Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge
of Integrated Development Planning, Expert knowledge on theories and
systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide
employees on its application, Expert knowledge and in depth understanding of
individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures,
dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions,
Ability and competence to develop community development policies and
strategies. Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own
self-empowerment ventures, Ability to undertake complex research, Ability to
compile complex reports, Skills/Core Competencies: Inter-sectoral
collaboration and partnership, Intergovernmental relations, Planning and
organizing, Networking, Communication (written and verbal), Professional
counselling, Policy development and analysis, Financial management,
Presentation, Facilitation, Problem solving, Project management, Staff
management, Time management, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy
skills.
DUTIES : Manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated
development interventions in partnership with the community and other
relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization
of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Monitor, interpret and review
legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are
still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to
amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where
required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure
that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered
through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources; Keep
up to date with new developments in the community development and
management fields to enhance service delivery; Plan and ensure that research
on community development is undertaken.
ENQUIRES : Ms NC Gebashe: eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787