DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (X22 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

The Department of Cooperative Governance 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 As Follows: Via the provincial e-recruitment system
accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za
The Provincial E-Recruitment System Closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date.
And, addition, should be directed to The Head of Department: Cooperative
Governance & Traditional Affairs; Private Bag X0035, Bhisho, 5605. Hand
delivered applications will be received at Foyer and enquires can be directed
to Ms N. Mditshwa at (040) 940 7073/7083/7071/7077/7078/7075/7081/7080.e-Recruitment Technical
Enquiries: Amanda.Qumza@eccogta.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 09 June 2023. Applications received after closing date will not be considered.

NOTE : To All Applicants: It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender
and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications
must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department
or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using
the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each
application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and
initialled by the applicant.

Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form
may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A
fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D
compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and a detailed CV
is required. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
certified documents on or before the day of the interview following
communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA).

Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and
criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance
process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge
or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior
Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry
Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG).

No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry
certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at NSG
under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be
sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/. For
more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website:

www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following
the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS
competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be
communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities
are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented
groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets.

Applications received after
the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the
post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to
receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any
response within 3 months, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered: For
The Attention: Ms A. Qumza

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (X22 POSTS)

POST 18/148 : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (CDWS): MUNICIPAL PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION (X22 POSTS)
SALARY : R241 485 – R281 559 per annum (Level 06)

CENTRE : Mbashe Local Municipality (Ward 3 & 14) (X2 Posts)
Ngqushwa Local Municipality (Ward 2)
Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality (Ward 2)
Greit Kei Local Municipality (Ward 7)
Amahlathi Local Municipality (Ward 15)
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality (Ward 16)
Nyandeni Local Municipality (Ward 10)
Mhlontlo Local Municipality (Ward 3)
Ksd Local Municipality (Ward 19)
Mbizana Local Municipality (Ward 16)
Matatiele Local Municipality (Ward 15) (X2 Posts)
Nxuba Yethemba Local Municipality (Ward 7 & 6)
Enoch Mgijima (Ward 2) (X2 Posts)
Elundini Local Municipality (Ward 5 & 9)
Makana Local Municipality (Ward 6) (2 Posts)
Koukama Local Municipality (Ward 2 & 3)
Ndlambe Local Municipality (Ward 3)
DR Beyers Naudeur Local Municipality (Ward 11)

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus National Higher Certificate/Diploma (NQF
Level 5). One (1) to Two (2) years relevant experience. Code 8 driver’s license.
Computer literacy.

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 public. Team building skills, conflict
management and interpersonal skills. Creative thinking and innovative,
communication and interpersonal skills. Creative thinking and innovative,
communication and interpersonal skills:

This refers to the ability to
communicate effectively and in an understandable way without defeating the
purpose of communication. Cultural Sensitivity: Being able 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, environment protection,
forestry, transport, housing, sport and recreation. Personal Attributes: self –
motivation, flexibility and ability to work in a team on participatory projects.
Added advantages: Computer literacy, research skills, a valid code 8 (EB)
drivers’ licence.

DUTIES : Disseminate government and other information to community members in a
timely and equitable manner. Listen and receive feedback and directing 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 improve integration.

Maintain ongoing and liaison and collaboration with various community-based
organisations and other cadres of community- based workers. Promote the
principles of Batho Pele and community participation. Alert communities and
other services 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, NGO and private sector donors, monitor and evaluate the
development impact government projects and programmes have on
communities and submit a report 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 W.M Cwele Tel No: (040) 940 7073/7083/7071/7077/7078/7075/7084/7080
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: Nande.Mabusela@eccogta.gov.za

DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (X22 POSTS)