Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/186
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR GRADE 1 (X9 POSTS)
Free State Department of Social Development
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- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 15–16
- Circular Post
- 32/186
- Department
- Free State Department of Social Development
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R471 330 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Mangaung Metro (X3 Posts) Bloemfontein Office: Ref No: DSDFS 57/26 (X2 Posts) Botshabelo Office: Ref No: DSDFS 58/26 (X1 Post) Thabo Mofutsanyana District (X2 Posts) Bethlehem Office Ref No: DSDFS 59/26 (X1 Post) Qwaqwa Office Ref No: DSDFS 60/26 (X1 Post) Lejweleputswa District: Welkom Office– Ref No: DSDFS 61/26 (X2 Posts) Fezile Dabi District: Frankfort Office Ref No: DSDS 62/26 (X1 Post) Xhariep District Ref No: DSDFS 63/26 (X1 Post)
- Reference information
- DSDFS 58/26
- Salary information
- R471 330 per annum
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus an appropriate three–year tertiary degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Community Development/ Bachelor of Social Science (Human and Societal Dynamics) or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.
- Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment.
- The ability and competence to co ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects.
- The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own selfempowerment ventures.
- Understanding of social dynamics.
- Presentation, Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and Supervisory skills.
- Valid driver’s license.
Duties
- To supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems.
- Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g., in departments/provinces, NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community.
- Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities.
- Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.
- Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.
- Supervise, mentor, coach and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service.
- Manage the sub-unit.
- Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations.
- Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions.
Enquiries
Mangaung Metro: Ms. M Phori – 071 864 5734 Thabo Mofutsanyana: Ms. P Litabe – 066 486 6749 Lejweleputswa: Mr. R Maleme – 071 853 8481 Fezile Dabi: Ms. M. Martins – 083 443 8343 Xhariep: Ms. M. Ramainoane – 071 864 5643
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications for the Department of Social Development to be submitted to: Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein 9300. Attention Ms AW Molalenyane – Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section) Old Standard Bank Building, or place applications in an application box at Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West Burger Street, Old Standard Bank Building, Bloemfontein. Tel No: 083 555 9270. : Applications should be addressed to various institution as per the applicant’s need: Mangaung Metro: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, P.O. Box 695, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand deliver to Department of Social Development, Tshireletsong Bloemfontein Office, 30497 Tsoai Street, Batho Location, Recruitment.mangaung@fssocdev.gov.za Lejweleputswa: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number hand deliver to Department of Social Development Macholo Building, 05 Elizabeth Street, Welkom, 9460 or Email to Recruitment.lejweleputswa@fssocdev.gov.za Thabo Mofutsanyana: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, Corner of Moremoholo & Setai Street, Old FDC Building, Setsing, 9870 or Email to Recruitment.tmofutsanyana@fssocdev.gov.za, Fezile Dabi District: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, P.O. Box1122, Kroonstad, 9595 or hand deliver to Department of Social Development, KGI Building, 20 Cross Street, Kroonstad or Email to Recruitment.Fdabi@fssocdev.gov.za Xhariep District: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, Department of Social Development, 15 Dawid Street Trompsburg 9913 or Email to Recruitment.Xhariep@fssocdev.gov.za Dr Beyers Naude Halfway House and Boiketlong Old Age Home: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number, Private Bag x 20616, Bloemfontein 9300. Attention Ms AW Molalenyane – Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section) Old Standard Bank Building, or place applications in an application box at Cnr Charlotte Maxeke and West Burger Street, Old Standard Bank Building, Bloemfontein or Email to recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on a duly complete Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department.
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. (Applicants are not submitting copies/ attachments/certificates/ID/Driver’s license/qualifications on application, only when shortlisted). Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
- Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.
- All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
- Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
- Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
- 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.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered to adhere to the EE targets of the department.
- The Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R471 330 per annum
CENTRE : Mangaung Metro (X3 Posts) Bloemfontein Office: Ref No: DSDFS 57/26 (X2 Posts)
Botshabelo Office: Ref No: DSDFS 58/26 (X1 Post)
Thabo Mofutsanyana District (X2 Posts)
Bethlehem Office Ref No: DSDFS 59/26 (X1 Post)
Qwaqwa Office Ref No: DSDFS 60/26 (X1 Post)
Lejweleputswa District:
Welkom Office– Ref No: DSDFS 61/26 (X2 Posts)
Fezile Dabi District:
Frankfort Office Ref No: DSDS 62/26 (X1 Post)
Xhariep District Ref No: DSDFS 63/26 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an appropriate three–year tertiary degree (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Community Development/ Bachelor of Social Science
(Human and Societal Dynamics) or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the
required qualification. Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities. Knowledge
and understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments
in order to promote self-empowerment. The ability and competence to co
ordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects.
The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own selfempowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics. Presentation,
Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and
Supervisory skills. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : To supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and
other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems. Supervise and support community development
practitioners to ensure that there is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g., in departments/provinces,
NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and
establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community. Supervise and guide community development
practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related
activities. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. Supervise and advise
community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Supervise, mentor, coach and advise community development
practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Manage the sub-unit.
Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations. Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mangaung Metro: Ms. M Phori – 071 864 5734 Thabo Mofutsanyana: Ms. P Litabe – 066 486 6749
Lejweleputswa: Mr. R Maleme – 071 853 8481
Fezile Dabi: Ms. M. Martins – 083 443 8343
Xhariep: Ms. M. Ramainoane – 071 864 5643