Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 (x8 posts)
Department of Social Development (Eastern Cape)
Province:
Eastern Cape
Salary:
R289 296
Closing Date:
November 13, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
190
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Facilitate awareness campaigns on community development programmes. Mobilise local communities into integrated development structures. Facilitate community development initiatives in each local municipality. Facilitate the development of community profiles using contextualised participatory development methodologies. Facilitate the development, alignment and utilisation of resources from various departments towards the implementation of Integrated Development Plans in each local municipality. Assess applications for departmental funding by community organisations. Monitor, evaluate and provide support services to funded programmes/projects.
Key Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus a Bachelor's Degree/National Diploma in Social Sciences, Developmental Economics, Development Studies or Community Development. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver's licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Computer literacy will be an added advantage. Appropriate/recognizable experience after complying with the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment. Competencies: Theoretical understanding and practical experience/exposure to community development issues. Ability to use a facilitative approach to motivate constructive participation in programme development and implementation. Ability to document and report on programmes and projects in the required format. Communication and interpersonal skills, Organising and planning skills.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (check the advert)
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 190.
Enquiries
Alfred Nzo: Mr S Shweni at (064) 606 9465 Amathole: Ms Z Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6626 BCM: Ms P. Gqabantshi Tel No: (043) 705 5675/73 Joe Gqabi: Ms P. Tsuputse Tel No: (051) 633 9715 NMM: Ms L Lukwe Tel No: (041) 406 5811 Sarah Baartman: Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/1407 OR Tambo: Ms Z Dlanjwa at 064 607 1200. e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
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