Community Development Worker: Region B (Mossel Bay, D’almelda)

EdUpStairs; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Local Government within the Western Cape Government in Mossel Bay is seeking a capable candidate to inform and assist communities with access to government services.

The role requires Grade 12 and strong knowledge of public service policies, with a focus on community needs, participation, and effective communication.

You will compile progress reports, coordinate with relevant structures, and support local community workers to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4).
• Knowledge of policies, legislation, guidelines, standards and best practices in the public services; understanding of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; facilitating skills for public participation in policy making and service delivery.
• Strong project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; proven computer literacy (MS Office); self-management and adherence to timelines; written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inform and assist communities in the 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 local community workers for improved service delivery.
• Compile reports on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required.
• Keep up to date regarding all services rendered by government and the processes to access the services.

Skills

MS Office

Project organisation

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-management

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4)

Job description

Salary: R280 278 - R330 162 per annum (Level 06)

Centre: Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government

Requirements

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent (NQF level 4).
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.
Skills in the following: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS
Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.

Duties

Inform and assist communities in the 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 or existing local community workers aimed at improved service
delivery; Compile report and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date regarding all services
rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services.