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Assistant Community Development Practitioner Grade 1
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Community development role at Dimbaza SDC. Involves profiling households and supporting communities to access government services. Suits people with a Senior Certificate who care about vulnerable grou
- Main duties: profile communities and households, and help people access government services.
- Attend community meetings and imbizos to collect information on community needs and support integrated planning.
- Help maintain and support funded community projects.
- Minimum qualification: a Senior Certificate or equivalent. Relevant experience gained after that qualification will be considered.
- Based at Dimbaza SDC in the Buffalo City Metro. Successful candidates without a driver's licence must provide proof within six months of starting.
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Requirements
- A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
- Appropriate/recognisable experience gained after obtaining the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment.
- Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty.
- Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people and community structures.
- Compassion for people in need and vulnerable groups.
- Understanding of social dynamics and basic knowledge of community development.
- Passion for community development.
- Willingness to learn.
- Communication skills.
- Knowledge of the local language and culture.
- Computer literacy and inventory management skills would be an added advantage.
Duties
- Conduct community and household profiling.
- Assist communities in accessing services offered by government departments.
- Attend community meetings and imbizos to collect information on community needs and provide support for integrated planning.
- Assist with the maintenance and support of funded community projects.
How to apply
Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial e-Recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. (NB: For technical glitches only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/ CV to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person. Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
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Enquiries
Amathole: Ms Z Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6626 Sarah Baartman: Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/1407 OR Tambo: Ms Z Dlanjwa at 064 607 1200. e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za
Notes from the department
- BCM:
- Dimbaza SDC, (EE Target:
- African Male)
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 191 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/252: ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1 REF NO: DSD 36/11/2026 SALARY: R191 694 – R215 073 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: BCM: Dimbaza SDC REQUIREMENTS: A Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Appropriate/recognisable experience gained after obtaining the required educational qualification will be considered for appointment. Successful candidates who are not in possession of a driver’s licence will be required to submit proof within six (6) months from the date of assumption of duty. Competencies: Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people and community structures. Compassion for people in need and vulnerable groups. Understanding of social dynamics and basic knowledge of community development. Passion for community development. Willingness to learn. Communication skills. Knowledge of the local language and culture. Computer literacy and inventory management skills would be an added advantage. DUTIES: Conduct community and household profiling. Assist communities in accessing services offered by government departments. Attend community meetings and imbizos to collect information on community needs and provide support for integrated planning. Assist with the maintenance and support of funded community projects. ENQUIRIES: Amathole: Ms Z Habe Tel No: (043) 711 6626 Sarah Baartman: Mr M Rwexana Tel No: (046) 602 1408/1407 OR Tambo: Ms Z Dlanjwa at 064 607 1200. e-Recruitment Technical Support: Recruitment@ecdsd.gov.za NOTE: BCM: Dimbaza SDC, (EE Target: African Male)