Community Development Workers x15 posts at EC COGTA for semiskilled candidates in community development
- Career Exibs SA
- Jun 27
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE & TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
The Department of COGTA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Military Veterans, persons from previously disadvantaged (designated) groups - including people with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity targets of the Department will be considered in the selection process.
APPLICATIONS : must be submitted only via the provincial e-Recruitment system available at: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ (to view the vacancies without logging-in click on: Jobs). The e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the Closing Date.
Report any e-recruitment challenges, activation of profile, password resets, etc. by sending an email with your ID Number, profile email address, details of the challenge to: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za. Applications submitted via this email address will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications using the erecruitment system.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025. No late/ Faxed/ Posted, Hand-delivered, and e-Mailed applications will be accepted.
POST 22/117 : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: IGR, MPP, IDP, RR AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (15 POSTS)
SALARY : R269 499. per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : OR Tambo DSC: KSD Local Municipality – Ward 27 (Ref No: COGTA 18A/06/2025)
OR Tambo DSC: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality – Ward 11 (Ref No: COGTA 18B/06/2025)
OR Tambo DSC: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality – Ward 18 (Ref No: COGTA 18C/06/2025)
OR Tambo DSC: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality – Ward 01 (Ref No: COGTA 18D/06/2025)
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 22 (REF NO: COGTA 18E/06/2025
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 26 (REF NO: COGTA 18F/06/2025)
OR Tambo DSC: Mhlontlo Local Municipality – Ward 02 (Ref No: COGTA 18G/06/2025)
OR Tambo DSC: Nyandeni Local Municipality – Ward 11 (Ref No: COGTA 18H/06/2025)
OR Tambo DSC: PSJ Local Municipality – Ward 08 (Ref No: COGTA 18i/06/2025)
Sarah Baartman DSC: Makana LM – WARD 10 (Ref No: COGTA 18J/06/2025)
Sarah Baartman DSC: Sundays River Valley LM – WARD 02 (Ref No: COGTA 18K/06/2025)
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 4(Ref No: COGTA 18L/06/2025)
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 55 (Ref No: COGTA 18M/06/2025)
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 59 (Ref No: COGTA 18N/06/2025)
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 53 (Ref No: COGTA 18O/06/2025)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus National Higher Certificate/Diploma (NQF Level 5). One (1) to two (2) years working experience in Community Development. Computer Literacy programmes. A valid Code 08 (B) Driving Licence. Understanding of Community Development work and other development processes will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of the Community Development Facilitation and Community participation process at Municipal level. Understanding of government programmes and projects. Must be able to interpret government policy to communities. Good working relations with the community. Positive attitude towards the public. Team building skills, conflict management and interpersonal skills. Creative thinking and innovative skills, communication and interpersonal skills: This refers to the ability to communicate effectively and understandable way without defeating the purpose of communication. Cultural sensitivity, being able to respect to respect the culture, values and customs of the community, recognising the important role, cultural, historical and social factors play as an integral part of balance development. Adult educational skills, being able to teach experientially using participatory techniques. Programming and development skills. The ability to plan, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes in a wide array of developmental disciplines such as water supply, agriculture, infrastructure development, health, education, social development, environmental protection, forestry, transport, housing, sports and recreation. Personal Attributes: Self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work in a team on participatory projects.
participatory projects.
DUTIES : Disseminate government & other information to the community members in a timely and equitable manner. Listen and receive feedback and direct this appropriately to providers. Supervise work teams of volunteers or community members involved in community projects such as those employed on Public Works Programmes. Assist communities in understanding government programmes, developing and submitting Integrated Development Plans to municipalities and other spheres of government or donors. Coordinate interDepartmental programmes and encourage improved integration. Maintain ongoing and liaison with and collaboration with various community-based organizations and other cadres of community-based workers. Promote the principles of Batho Pele and community participation. Alert communities and other service providers to problems and delays in the delivery of basic services. Assist in the implementation of government programmes and projects. Liaise and advocate on behalf of communities with government parastatals, NGOs and private sector donors. Monitor and evaluate the developmental impact that government programmes have on communities and submit reports to the relevant structures of government (local, provincial and national). Assist local communities in dealing with the HIV/AIDS pandemic by intensifying education and awareness on HIV related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. MW Cwele at Tel No: 071 689 6162
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za
NOTE : The e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately when you apply. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a requirement for applicants to have obtained pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme (the SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; is submitted prior to appointment). NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable, thus applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83. Instead, they will be requested to sign on interview day. Under My Job Applications, the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency 80 assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In the filling of these posts, gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered to adhere to the EE targets of the department. The Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications)
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