Community Development Manager: Social Relief at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to manage the identification, planning and implementation of integrated and transformative social development programs and undertaking of development programs where workload and complexity are a problem are delivered by the unit/sub directorate in partnership with key stakeholders for the effective empowerment of human and social capital through a community development approach towards sustainable livelihoods.This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent); A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• To manage the following: Identification, facilitation and implementation in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/sub-directorate; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the 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 a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilisation 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.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application; Individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions; Financial management; Project management; Staff management; Policy formulation and implementation; Public Service Management Framework; Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; Written and verbal communication; The ability to: Manage community development structures and projects; Influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures; Undertake complex research.