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Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3
3-year contract)
Closes Wednesday 18 November 2026
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A 3-year contract post for a Community Development Practitioner (Grade 1-3) across 11 KwaZulu-Natal districts. It suits people with a diploma or degree in community development or a related field who
- The job is a 3-year contract as a Community Development Practitioner, with 16 posts across 11 districts in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Duties include facilitating integrated community development with communities and partners, and coordinating with departments, NGOs, community structures and faith-based organisations.
- You must have a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies or a related field, and a valid driver's licence.
- The advert asks for knowledge of housing legislation and delivery, local government and public finance laws, and the ability to travel extensively and work after hours or weekends when needed.
- Each district has its own reference number, so applicants must submit a separate application form for each district they apply to.
- The salary is R289 296 to R564 846 per year (OSD). The closing date is not stated in the advert text.
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Requirements
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification.
- A valid driver's licence.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, policy development and implementation;
- Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process;
- Computer based housing information systems;
- Knowledge of BEE, EPWP;
- Procurement, legal process, financial administration;
- Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations;
- Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal proceedings;
- Knowledge of Building Structure Standards;
- Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services;
- Knowledge of local government structures and legislation;
- Knowledge of public service act;
- Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations;
- Ability to interpret and apply policy;
- Problem solving;
- Project management;
- Report writing skills;
- Project Facilitation;
- Computer literacy;
- Interpersonal relations;
- Conflict resolution;
- Communication skills;
- Financial skills;
- Basic Housing design and specification (PHP);
- Co-ordination skills;
- Planning skills;
- Time management skills;
- Public speaking;
- Protocol skills (Inkosi);
- Listening skills;
- Presentation skills;
- Demonstrate interest in housing matters;
- Receptive to suggestions and ideas;
- Innovative thinker;
- Pro-active;
- Team orientated;
- Goal orientated;
- End user focus;
- Willingness to travel extensively;
- Client focus (Batho Pele);
- Work after hours/weekends where necessary.
Duties
- Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders;
- Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in departments, provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of development actions with community;
- Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities;
- Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
How to apply
Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
For attention:Mr. TW Khalishwayo
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Enquiries
Enquiries related to the abovementioned posts can be directed to: eThekwini District – North – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 eThekwini District – West – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 iLembe District – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 Harry Gwala District – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 uThukela District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 uMgungundlovu District – Mr. MF Gwala Tel No: (033) 845 2021 uMzinyathi District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 Zululand District – Ms. NN Nombela Tel No: (031) 336 5223 Amajuba District – Ms. HNG Madi Tel No: (031) 336 5223 uMkhanyakude District – Mr. TH Makeleni Tel No: (035) 572 1038 King Cetshwayo District – Mr. NA Khanyezi Tel No: +27 0 111 0090
Notes from the department
NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 261 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/333: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER GRADE 1-3 (X16 POSTS) (3-year contract) SALARY: R289 296 – R564 846 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: eThekwini District – North Ref No: CDP NORTH 09/2029 (X1 Post) eThekwini District – West Ref No: CDP WEST 09/2026 (X2 Posts) iLembe District Ref No: CDP IL 09/2026 (X1 Post) Harry Gwala District Ref No: CDP HG 09/2026 (X2 Posts) uThukela District Ref No: CDP UTH 09/2026 (X1 Post) uMgungundlovu District Ref No: CDP UMG 09/2026 (X1 Post) uMzinyathi District Ref No: CDP UMZ 09/2026 (X1 Post) Zululand District Ref No: CDP ZD 09/2026 (X2 Posts) Amajuba District Ref No: CDP AD 09/2026 (X2 Posts) uMkhanyakude District Ref No: CDP UMK 09/2026 (X1 Post) King Cetshwayo District Ref No: CDP KD 09/2026 (X2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification. A valid driver's licence. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, policy development and implementation; Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process; Computer based housing information systems; Knowledge of BEE, EPWP; Procurement, legal process, financial administration; Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal proceedings; Knowledge of Building Structure Standards; Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services; Knowledge of local government structures and legislation; Knowledge of public service act; Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Problem solving; Project management; Report writing skills; Project Facilitation; Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations; Conflict resolution; Communication skills; Financial skills; Basic Housing design and specification (PHP); Co-ordination skills; Planning skills; Time management skills; Public speaking; Protocol skills (Inkosi); Listening skills; Presentation skills; Demonstrate interest in housing matters; Receptive to suggestions and ideas; Innovative thinker; Pro-active; Team orientated; Goal orientated; End user focus; Willingness to travel extensively; Client focus (Batho Pele); Work after hours/weekends where necessary. DUTIES: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in departments, provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of development actions with community; Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. ENQUIRIES: Enquiries related to the abovementioned posts can be directed to: eThekwini District – North – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 eThekwini District – West – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 iLembe District – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 Harry Gwala District – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 uThukela District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 uMgungundlovu District – Mr. MF Gwala Tel No: (033) 845 2021 uMzinyathi District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 Zululand District – Ms. NN Nombela Tel No: (031) 336 5223 Amajuba District – Ms. HNG Madi Tel No: (031) 336 5223 uMkhanyakude District – Mr. TH Makeleni Tel No: (035) 572 1038 King Cetshwayo District – Mr. NA Khanyezi Tel No: +27 0 111 0090 NOTE: NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.