Overview
Community Development Worker: Macassar, No. LG Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Western Cape Government
Position: Community Development Worker: Macassar, Ref No. LG 02/2025
Closing Date: 2025/03/03
Reference Number: WCG
250128-4
Tracking Number: LG 02/2025
Job Title: Community Development Worker:
Macassar, . LG 02/2025
Department: Local Government
Salary Level: 6
Enquiries: Mr M Bell at
Job Type: Permanent
Location: South Africa, Western Cape, Macassar
Job
Purpose
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to liaise, co-ordinate, mobilise, inform and assist the community in the Western Cape to identify and communicate their needs to government at national, provincial and local government level to bring government closer to the people of the Western Cape.
Minimum Requirements
Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification);
Minimum of 6 months relevant experience.
Recommendation: Community Development Learnership Certificate; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB:
People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Key Performance Areas
Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures.
Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures.
Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery.
Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required.
Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following:
Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services;
Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning;
Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery;
The following skills:
Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting;
Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
Self-management and adherence to timelines;
Written and verbal communication skills.
Remuneration
R 255 450 per annum (Salary level
6)
Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Must preferably reside in the municipal area.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at . For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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Title: Community Development Worker: Macassar, No. LG
Company: Western Cape Government
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Government (Government Administration)
