Assistant Director: Community Development: Institutional

Overview

Coordinate integrated development interventions and manage institutional capacity building in the Zululand District, requiring a bachelor's degree and eight years' experience.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development/Development Studies/ Social Science.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.
• Knowledge: - Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Acts, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning, Knowledge and understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions, Ability and competence to manage community development structures and projects, The ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures, Employee Performance Management and Development System.
• Skills: - Problem-solving, Computer literacy, Communication, Complex research, Financial management, Presentation skills, Project management, Policy formulation and implementation, Driving skills and Numeracy.

Duties

• Coordinate the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilization of resources by the service delivery areas;
• Coordinate and manage an Institutional Capacity Building services delivery areas to ensure that and efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the Institutional Capacity Building and management fields to enhance service delivery, Plan and ensure that research on Institutional Capacity Building is undertaken.

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms NHP Khanyile Tel No: (035) 874 8506 Zululand District

Notes

The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and the Department will implement employment equity sector targets. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department cannot meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. OTHER POSTS