COMMUNITY WORKERS Full-time Job

• Reference Number : REFS/021238
• Directorate : Community Development
• Number of Posts : 40

• Package : R255 450.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric/ an NQF level 4 qualification plus 1-year experience in Community Development Work. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of community dynamics, community activation (mobilisation), ward boundaries, social awareness, community education, public participation and community development; Knowledge of government regulations and policies including but not limited to: Batho Pele Principles; Community Based Planning, active citizenry, citizen relationship management and understanding of ward based stakeholders; Knowledge of the dynamics, culture and language of the target community and candidates must reside in the ward where the vacancy is listed; Analytical Skills; Communication skills; Computer Skills; Facilitation skills; Problem solving skills; Organisational skills; Report Writing skills; Secretariat skills; performance and development management skills; Public participation skills and public relations skills; Monitoring and evaluation skills; Project initiation skills; Team work. A valid driver’s license will serve as added an advantage.

Duties :

• Conduct needs and assets analysis through community consultations and engagements; Monitor and report significant trends within communities related to health, social development, and livelihood security as well as the impact of associated development projects; Compile accurate environmental scans; Identify and present to the Assistant Director proper records/data of households, cases referred, and service points visited in line with the work plans and performance contracts agreed upon; Develop and maintain a database (electronic or hard copy) on all interventions e.g. referrals, remedial actions taken or changes in systems to improve service delivery; Report on outcomes and issues escalated; Present daily and weekly performance reports to the Assistant Director within agreed timelines; Conduct regular research on all relevant policies and legislation to stay abreast of new developments; Consult and participate with the Gateway electronic portal and other information sources such as Government Online for information on services and opportunities; Conduct regular information sharing sessions with other community workers, institutions and stakeholders; Initiate networks with government departments and agencies, and other community development stakeholders to source relevant information; Contribute towards the strengthening of Inter-government collaboration; Liaise with local communities and stakeholders for improved service delivery and development; Link up with existing programmes of various departments and community workers and practitioners; Participate on planned public participation initiatives (IDP, Ward Committees, Feedback Meetings, Ntirhisano etc); Cooperate with government departments to plan in accordance to community asset and needs; Participate in ward based planning structures for the implementation of government programmes and activities and report on functionality of ward based plans; Activate individuals, communities and structures to participate in localised democratic processes; Apply the ABCD as a technique to trigger community-led development; Initiate and support community asset profiling; Identify community assets and categorise them according to support required; Identify, monitor and support the existing local projects and programmes on sustainable community development and identify support required; Provide a progress report on socio-economic activities initiated and supported; Report any irregularities and progress to the authorities and CoGTA; Disseminate information to communities on services rendered by government departments and other stakeholders for sustainable developmental purposes; Inform government of community challenges, trends and early warning on matters that may lead to unrests.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Tshwane – Ward 10,32,40,71,87,99,107; Westonaria – Ward 27,30; Emfuleni – Ward 1,11,26,31,37; Lesedi – Ward 5,11; Merafong – Ward 5,6; Randfontein – Ward 22; Krugersdorp – Ward 22,26; Ekurhuleni – Ward 16,33,43,64,73,82,99,101; and Johannesburg – Ward 2,5,6,20,31,42,80,84,96,129,113.

Closing Date : 30-08-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.

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