Community Development Practitioner Grade 1
Limpopo Department of Social Development
- Location
- Waterberg District: Thabaleshoba Ref No: DSD/2026/161, Limpopo
- Salary
- R289 296 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 06 Nov 2026
Posted 15 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- No experience / entry level
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- 7 Community Development Practitioner posts across Limpopo districts
- You need Grade 12 plus a diploma in development studies, social sciences or similar
- A valid driver's licence is needed
- Work with communities on development projects
- Apply by post or hand-in as set out in the official advert
How to apply
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How to apply: Applicants are hereby invited to apply for the funded vacant posts as advertised. Applicants who previously applied for the re-advertised posts they are encouraged to re-apply if still interested. Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need, for Head Office, Seshego Treatment Centre, Mavambe Secure Care Centre : Applications should be directed to Head of Department, Private Bag X9710, Polokwane, 0700 or submitted at: 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers Building, Ground Floor, Office no 30. Capricorn District/Sekutupu Old Age Home: The District Director, Private Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, post 36/261. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations. The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self- empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities. Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.
Duties:
Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community. Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391