Community Development Workers Needed x 5 Positions

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: CDP 5 POSTS REF NO: COGHSTA 123/15 Sub-Department: COGTA SALARY : R158 985 per annum, Salary Level 6

CENTRE : Makhado Municipality Ward 19; Blouberg Municipality Ward 6; Elias Motswaledi Municipality Ward 10; Tzaneen Municipality Ward 14; Letaba Municipality Ward 11.

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 certificate and a National Certificate in Community Development. Minimum 1 year experience in community work and a valid driver’s license.

Key Competencies: Batho Pele principles; Public Service Act; Computer Literacy; Dynamics; Culture and Language of the target community. Skills: Negotiation skills; Presentation skills; People management skills; Time management; Communication; Computer skills; Numeracy skills.

DUTIES : Inform and assist communities with access to the services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate these to the relevant government structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents, as required, on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes; Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanism to access the services; Conduct ward profiling.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Monyela Hlokammoni (015) 294 2073

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be submitted to: The Head of Department; Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane 0700 OR delivered personally at 28 Market Street (next to UNISA) HR Records (First floor). All General enquiries should be directed to Ms Mahlangu Violet at (015) 294 2046 or Mr Monkoe Mphodi at (015) 294 2223 or Ms Mokhomole Makgano at (015) 294 2286. CLOSING DATE : 18 TH December 2015 NOTE : Applications should be submitted on form Z83 obtainable from all Public Service Departments or at www.dpsa.gov.za and must be completed in full. A Copy of your Curriculum Vitae must be attached. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring along identity document, driver’s license where required and qualifications.

The specific reference number for the post must be quoted. “All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. ”Short-listed candidates for the above posts will be subjected to a Security clearance, and verification of qualifications.

NB: Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Those who have previously applied for the re-advertised posts are advised to re-apply. Contents of this advert is also available on the following websites:www.coghsta.limpopo.gov.za. Communication will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not receive any response from us within three (3) months after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful.