COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPER: STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSD 05/2025

SALARY :

Grade 1: R367 878 – R413 373 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 2: R429 573 – R487 650 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade 3: R507 198 – R687 918 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)

CENTRE :

Social Development, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
• A minimum of 8 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification;

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 18 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification;

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 28 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.

Recommendations:

• A valid code B drivers’ license.

Competencies:

Knowledge of the following:

• NPO sector;
• Community development;
• Policy analysis and development;
• legislation of local government;
• Integrated Development Planning;
• Legislation, policies and procedures governing Non-Profit Organisations (NPO);
• Extensive knowledge and experience in stakeholder management;

Skills needed:

• Excellent Communication (written and verbal) ;
• Proven computer literacy;
• Financial Management;
• Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Planning and organising;
• Ability to compile complex reports.

DUTIES :

Develop, implement and maintain community development policies:

• Monitor, interpret and review legislation,
• policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation,
• policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field.

This would, inter alia, entail the following:

• Study relevant journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments;
• Research and development related to youth development programmes;
• Perform the administrative functions required in the unit;
• Stakeholder management;
• Work integratedly with other government entities
  i.e. other government departments.
• Local municipalities and not for profit sector;
• Manage the departments District Development Model sector plan.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms D Dreyer Tel No: (021) 483 4013