Manager: Community Development: Zwelintinga Fatman Mgcawu District REF NO: CDM/ ZFM/04/26

SALARY : Grade 1-2: R1 009 512 - R1 414 593 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with OSD Determination)

CENTRE : District Office: Upington

REQUIREMENTS

An Applicants must possess an appropriate NQF Level 7 Bachelor's Degree in Community Development / Development Studies / Social Science. Valid motor vehicle driver's licence. A Minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification, this must including five years supervisory/middle management experience.

Competencies: Good Communication skills. Report writing skills. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Liaison skills. Networking. Interpersonal skills. Leadership skills. Analytical skills. Diplomacy. Change and knowledge management. Planning and organization skills. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving, Planning & organizing. Time Management. Team player. Strategic Planning. Policy analysis and development.

DUTIES

• Manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the unit/sub-directorate.
• Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies, and develop new policies where required.

Manage community development unit/sub directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery. Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. Undertake/facilitate complex community development research.