Assistant Director: District Suppport Chief Directorate: Community Development Workers Programme And Public Participation Directorate: Cdws & Rapid Response (3 posts)

Department

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location

Ugu: Ref No: 22/1/3/6/3/45/2026 (UGU) Ethekwini: Ref No: 22/1/3/6/3/46/2026 (ETH) Ulundi: Ref No: 22/1/3/6/3/47/2026 (ULU), KwaZulu-Natal

Salary

R605 742 per annum (Level 10) · Level 10

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

22/1/3/6/3/45/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 22/1/3/6/3/45/2026.
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 National Diploma or NQF Level 6 qualification in Community Development/ Social Science as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years’ experience in a community development/ administrative environment and a valid driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: Dynamics, culture and language of targeted communities; how government operates; Human Resources and Financial Management; Project management; relevant legislation; Local Government legislation ; Government policies, prescripts and legislation; Planning; Team work; Decision making skills; Problem solving skills; Networking skills; Leadership skills; Report writing skills; Employee development; Analytical skills; Presentation skills; People management; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with other Govern

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to Manage the Community Development Workers Programme within the district with the following responsibilities: Convene regular meetings with CDWs for briefing and reporting purposes on progress and problems experienced; Coordinate, monitor and report on the implementation of the CDW Programme within the 122 District; Promote and maintain stakeholder relations; Provide CDWs with relevant information on government programmes for communities to benefit; Manage the resources under your control.

Enquiries

MS P Khumalo At 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.