Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements
- Location
- Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R289 296 – R564 846 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 07 Oct 2026
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What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/230, ref CDP 09/2026 (X1 POST). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Job description
Requirements:
National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification. A valid driver's licence. Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, policy development and implementation; Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process; Computer based housing information systems; Knowledge of BEE, EPWP; Procurement, legal process, financial administration; Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal proceedings; Knowledge of Building Structure Standards; Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services; Knowledge of local government structures and legislation; Knowledge of public service act; Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Problem solving; Project management; Report writing skills; Project Facilitation; Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations; Conflict resolution; Communication skills; Financial skills; Basic Housing design and specification (PHP); Co-ordination skills; Planning skills; Time management skills; Public speaking; Protocol skills (Inkosi); Listening skills; Presentation skills; Demonstrate interest in housing matters; Receptive to suggestions and ideas; Innovative thinker; Pro-active; Team orientated; Goal orientated; End user focus; Willingness to travel extensively; Client focus (Batho Pele); Work after hours/weekends where necessary.
Duties:
The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in departments, provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of development actions with community; Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
Enquiries: related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627.
Reference number: CDP 09/2026 (X1 POST)