Community Development Worker

Department

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location

Ophongolo

Salary

R280 278.per annum (Level 06) · Level 06

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

22/1/3/6/3/53/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 22/1/3/6/3/53/2026.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/Grade 12 with no relevant experience. A qualification in Community Development Work will be an added advantage; experience in Community Development Work including but not limited to volunteering in Community Development projects and practices will be an added advantage. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have:- Sound knowledge of Community Development; Municipal structures; Government services; Report writing; Interpersonal skills; Communication skills and Computer literacy.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to liaise, co-ordinate, mobilize, inform and assist communities with access to services provided by government and to assist communities to identify and communicate their needs to Government at National, Provincial and Local Government level to bring government closer to the people with the following responsibilities:- determine the needs of communities and coordinate these needs to the relevant government structures; Co-ordinate the collation of information; Keep records of all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access those services; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local governance structures and other stakeholders (CBW, NGO’s etc) aimed at improved service delivery; Inform and assist communities with access to the services provided by government structures.

Enquiries

MS P Khumalo Tel No: (031) 204 1766

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.