Community Development Supervisor x 3 Vacancies

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR GR 1 (3 POSTS) TO THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS
SALARY : R261 606 – R293 118 p.a (CD – A7) NB: Final salary will be determined by appropriate/recognisable experience in a community development environment as a Community Development Practitioner in terms of the OSD. Requirements are extracted from OSD document as per Resolution No 1 of 2009.

CENTRE : District: Alfred Nzo: Mt Ayliff Service Office (1) Ref No:
O.R. Tambo: Mqanduli Service Office (1) (Ref. 112662/20), Libode Service Office (Ref. 112662/21)

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree in Social Science with Developmental Economics/National Diploma in Development Studies/Community Development/Social and other related studies plus a minimum of 7 years’ recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification • A certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage • A valid Code 08 (EB) driver’s licence Competencies: • Strong theoretical understanding of, practical experience or exposure in community development issues • Knowledge of project management and financial management • Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy • Interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills • Problem-solving skills • People management and empowerment skills • Project management skills.

DUTIES : Key performance areas: • Supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems • Supervise and support Community Development Practitioners to ensure that there is communication and coordination with all relevant role-players, internal and external (eg in departments/provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organisations) and stakeholders to facilitate inter-sectoral collaboration, integrated planning and the establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community • Supervise and guide Community Development Practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities • Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery • Supervise and advise Community Development Practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.

APPLICATIONS : Please quote the reference number and forward your application to: King Williams Town: The Head of Department, Social Development and Special Programmes, Private Bag X0039, Bhisho 5605 or hand-deliver at Beacon Hill Office Park, corner of Hargreaves Road and Hockey Close, King William’s Town, for the attention of Mr Mapuza. Enquiries may be directed to Ms B Nxusani at (043) 605-5103/4.

Alfred Nzo: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X401, Mount Ayliff, 4735 or hand deliver at Room 7, Mt Ayliff Counselling Centre, Garane Street, for the attention of Mr Dingiswayo. Enquiries may be directed to Mr Dingiswayo at (039) 254-0900.
Amathole: The District Co-ordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 9066, East London, 5200, or hand delivered at SA Eagle House, No. 58 Terminus Street, East London for the attention of Ms N. Duma. Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Duma at 043 – 7116609
Buffalo City Metro: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9066, East London 5200, or hand deliver at Ideal Homes Building, No 170 Oxford Street, East London, for the attention of Ms N. Zatu. Enquiries may be directed to Ms N. Zatu at (043) 705-5638.
Cacadu: The District Co-ordinator, Department of Social Development and Special Programmes, Private Bag X 1008, Grahamstown, 6139, or hand delivered at Room 11, 2nd floor, Corner African and Hill Street, Old SABC Building, Grahamstown, for the attention of Ms K Ma-awu. Enquiries may be directed to Ms K. Ma-awu at 046 -636 1484.

Chris Hani: The District Coordinator, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X7191, Queenstown 5320 or hand deliver at Pandarosa Building, 54 Ebden Street, Queenstown, for the attention of Ms N Mzinjana. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Mzinjana at (045) 808-3709.
O.R.Tambo: The Head of the Department, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X 6000, Umtata, 5099 or hand delivered to at Room No 1045, 10th floor Botha Sigcau Building, for the attention of Mrs Msiwa. Enquiries may be directed to Mrs Msiwa at 047 – 5310944

CLOSING DATE : 3 October 2014

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service department, and should be accompanied by Curriculum Vitae with a detailed description of duties and certified copies of Identity Document and qualifications. Candidates must please indicate the reference of the post they are applying for and fill in a separate application form for each post, if applying for more than one post. No faxed applications will be allowed. NB: All short-listed candidates will be subject to security clearance and SMS members will be required to undergo competency assessment and sign a performance agreement. Applicants must please note that they will be required to show proof of original qualifications during the interview process. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.