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Community Development Manager: Social Relief
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Manage a community development policy unit at the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Suits an experienced manager with policy, research and community development experience.
- Manage a community development policy unit and make sure the needed policies and procedures are developed.
- Manage the development of policies for community development services in departments, and plan community development policy research.
- Must have a 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent).
- Must have at least 10 years of recognisable community development experience after the qualification, including 5 years in community policy development.
- Based at the Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend an interview and submit signed vetting and supporting documents on time, and complete two pre-entry assessments.
- Submit the online application before the closing date. The text does not state a specific closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent);
- A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application;
- Individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions;
- Develop community development policies and strategies.
- Skills in the following:
- Presentation;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Financial management;
- Project management;
- Computer literacy;
- Communication (written and verbal);
- Staff management;
- Policy formulation and implementation.
Duties
- To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/sub directorate;
- Manage a community development policy unit to ensure that the required legislative policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources;
- Manage the development of policies for rendering a community development service in departments;
- Keep up to date with new developments in community development and management fields;
- Plan and ensure that community development policy research is undertaken.
- Undertake complex community development research.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
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Enquiries
Mr M Hewu Tel No: (021) 483 3054
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates shall 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.
- 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 086 137 0214.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 37 of 2026 · page 237 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 37/329: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: SOCIAL RELIEF REF NO: DSD 96/2026 SALARY: Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (OSD as prescribed), (all-inclusive salary package) CENTRE: Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government. REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 10 years recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application; Individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions; Develop community development policies and strategies. Skills in the following: Presentation; Problem-solving skills; Financial management; Project management; Computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Staff management; Policy formulation and implementation. DUTIES: To manage the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders through the efficient, effective and economical utilisation of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Manage a community development policy unit to ensure that the required legislative policies and procedures are developed through the efficient and effective utilisation of human resources; Manage the development of policies for rendering a community development service in departments; Keep up to date with new developments in community development and management fields; Plan and ensure that community development policy research is undertaken. Undertake complex community development research. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Hewu Tel No: (021) 483 3054 NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall 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. 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 086 137 0214. 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.