Community Development Workers (CDWs): Municipal Public Participation X8

Purpose

• The Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
• Military Veterans, persons from previously disadvantaged (designated) groups including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity targets of the Department will be considered in the selection process.

Requirements

• Senior certificate plus National Higher Certificate (NQF level 5) in Public Administration / Social Science.
• One (01) to two (2) years working experience in community development.
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, MS Word, MS Excel, Project and PowerPoint, all mandatory).
• Understanding of the Community Development work and other development processes and Code 8 licence will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of the Community Development Facilitation and Community participation process at Municipal level.
• Understanding of government programmes and projects must be able to interpret government policy to communities, good working relations with the community.
• Positive attitude toward public.
• Team building skills conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinking and innovative, communication and interpersonal skills: this refers to the ability to communicate effectively and understandable way without defeating the purpose of communication.
• Cultural sensitivity, being able to respect to respect the culture, values and customs of the community, recognising the important role, cultural, historical and social factors play as an integral part of balance development.
• Adult educational skills, being able to teach experientially using participatory techniques.
• Programming and development skills.
• The ability to plan, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes in a wide array of developmental disciplines such as water supply, agriculture, infrastructure development, health, education, social development, environmental protection, forestry, transport, housing, sports and recreation.
• Self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work in a team on participatory projects.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate government and other information to the community members in a timely and equitable manner.
• Listen and receive feedback and directing this appropriately to providers.
• Supervise work teams of volunteers or community members involved in community projects such as those employed on Public Works programmes.
• Assist communities in understanding government programmes, developing and submitting Integrated Development Plans to municipalities and other spheres of government or donors.
• Coordinate inter-departmental programmes and encourage improved integration.
• Maintain ongoing and liaison with and collaboration with various community-based organisations and other cadres of community-based workers.
• Promote the principle of Batho Pele and community participation.
• Alert communities and other service providers to problems and delays in the delivery of basic services.
• Assist in the implementation of government programmes and projects.
• Liaise and advocate on behalf of communities with government parastatals, NGO and private sector donors, monitor and evaluate the development impact government projects programme have on communities and submit a report to the relevant structures of government (local, provincial and national).
• Assist local communities in dealing with the HIV/AIDS pandemic by intensifying education and awareness on HIV related matters.

Additional Information

• Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
• In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered.
• The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• EE targets of the department will be adhered to.

Ref No

1. Mbhashe Local Municipality Ward 3 Ref No: COGTA23A/09/2024
2. Mbhashe Local Municipality Ward 14 Ref No: COGTA23B/09/2024
3. Ngqushwa Local Municipality Ward 2 Ref No: COGTA24/09/2024
4. Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality Ward 16 Ref No: COGTA25/09/2024
5. Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality Ward 5 Ref No: COGTA26/09/2024
6. Mhlontlo Local Municipality Ward 3 Ref No: COGTA27/09/2024
7. Nyandeni Local Municipality Ward 10 Ref No: COGTA28/09/2024
8. Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Ward 16 Ref No: COGTA29/09/2024

Remuneration

• R255 450 – R300 912 per annum (Level 06)

Enquiries

• Mr W.M Cwele at 071 689 6162
• e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: [email protected]

Centre

1. Mbhashe Local Municipality Ward 3
2. Mbhashe Local Municipality Ward 14
3. Ngqushwa Local Municipality Ward 2
4. Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality Ward 16
5. Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality Ward 5
6. Mhlontlo Local Municipality Ward 3
7. Nyandeni Local Municipality Ward 10
8. Ingquza Hill Local Municipality Ward 16

Application Form

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For Attention

• The Head of Department

Hand Deliver at

• Foyer of Tyamzashe Building, Phalo Avenue in Bhisho.

Post to

• Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs; Private Bag X0035, Bhisho, 5605