About the Role
The Department of Local Government is seeking a Community Development Worker Supervisor to join its dedicated team in Cape Town. This vital role involves supervising and supporting a group of Community Development Workers, ensuring that all community development initiatives are effectively coordinated and implemented. By fostering stakeholder and intergovernmental relations, you will play a key part in monitoring service delivery and governance, ultimately enhancing the lives of residents across the Western Cape. The work you do directly contributes to empowering communities and promoting social development, making a meaningful impact in the public service sector.
In this position, you will be at the forefront of community engagement, overseeing projects that aim to uplift and empower individuals. Your leadership will be essential in guiding teams towards successful community outcomes, and your expertise will help build a more resilient and self-sufficient populace. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be a change-maker within your community, addressing local needs and driving initiatives that foster growth and development.
About the Department
The Department of Local Government strives to create sustainable, liveable communities across the Western Cape. Its mission is to empower municipalities to enhance service delivery, support community development, and encourage participatory governance. Working within this department means being part of a significant effort to improve the quality of life for all residents, ensuring that every voice is heard and every need is addressed.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise and support Community Development Workers in your designated area
- Coordinate community development initiatives and ensure alignment with departmental objectives
- Foster relationships with stakeholders and other governmental bodies
- Monitor and evaluate service delivery and governance, providing necessary reports
- Lead managerial and supervisory functions to enhance team effectiveness
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree (equivalent or higher)
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Community Development
- A valid code B (or higher) driving licence (candidates with disabilities restricting driving but with reasonable transport access are encouraged to apply)
- Strong knowledge of community development principles, social systems, and legislation
- Excellent communication, numeracy, and computer skills
- Competence in project management, report writing, and problem-solving
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Community development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities; Understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self- empowerment; The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects; The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures.
Skills in the following: Communication (Verbal and written); Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Presentation skills; Facilitation; Research skills (information gathering and analyses); Supervisory skills; Problem solving; Report writing.
