REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior Certificate plus appropriate three year tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualifications.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Act, Treasury Regulation and Public Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of funding policy of the Department of Social Development. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.  

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.