Community Development Policy Developer: Youth Development

Requirements:
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development / Development Studies / Social Science. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 8 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Valid driver’s license. Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment. The ability and competence to coordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics. Presentation, Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and Supervisory skills.

Duties:
Develop, implement and maintain community development policies: Monitor, interpret and review legislation, policies and procedures to determine whether the legislation, policies and procedures are still relevant and comply with current requirements. Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts, policies and procedures and develop new policies/procedures where required. This includes costing the policies. Develop programmes to implement the relevant policies. Research and development. Perform the administrative functions required in the unit. Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations. Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions.

Enquiries: Ms. Romi Snyders Tel No: (053) 802 7710

Reference number: CDPD/YOUTH/16/26