Community Development Officer: Sector CollaborationBloemfontein

Requirements

• An NQF level 6 qualification in social sciences/ Community Development/ Development studies.
• Computer proficiency, One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in the management of projects and programmes.
• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in the public service/ stakeholder management and community development.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Good liaison, interpersonal, presentation, report writing and networking skills.
• Sound knowledge of the principles of community development and service delivery.
• Knowledge of water Services Act.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work long hours.

Duties

• Support, coordinate and participate in public education programmes.
• Coordinate the involvement of Water and Sanitation Forums in DWS programmes.
• Coordinate capacity-building sessions for Water and Sanitation Forums.
• Investigate community water provision and related water sector complaints.
• Engage municipalities and update the weekly water and sanitation services monitoring report.
• Conduct provincial public participation programmes.
• Assist to establish and coordinate Project Steering Committees for DWS funded projects.
• Ensure Platforms such as Inter-Governmental Relations (IGR) are sustained and utilized to facilitate coordination and communication with Water Service Authorities, to foster collaboration and information sharing between different levels of government (national, provincial, local) and other stakeholders involved in water and sanitation management.
• Facilitate the implementation of integrated development activities identified according to the plans developed by involving the community mobilization and resources.

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Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interviews.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The department reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.