Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/375
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER SUPERVISOR: CDW MANAGEMENT: REGION A,
Western Cape Department of Local Government
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 08
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 14 days remainingLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 37
- Circular Post
- 32/375
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Local Government
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 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 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
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
- Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- LG 08/2026
- Salary information
- R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 3 years relevant experience recognisable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Community development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities;
- Understanding of human behaviour and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote selfempowerment;
- 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 self-empowerment ventures.
- Skills in the following: Communication (Verbal and written);
- Numeracy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language skills;
- Project Management;
- Presentation skills;
- Facilitation;
- Research skills (information gathering and analyses);
- Supervisory skills;
- Problem solving;
- Report writing.
Duties
- Supervise and support Community Development Workers within the designated area;
- Community Development Coordination;
- Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Relations;
- Service Delivery Monitoring and Governance;
- Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation;
- Managerial/Supervisory functions.
Enquiries
Mr M Petro Tel No: (021) 483 2864
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
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
Notes and Z83 guidance
- 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
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/375 : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER SUPERVISOR: CDW
MANAGEMENT: REGION A, REF NO: LG 08/2026
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience recognisable
experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with
disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following:
Community development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities; Understanding of human behaviour
and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote selfempowerment; 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 self-empowerment ventures.
Skills in the following: Communication (Verbal and written); Numeracy;
Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Presentation skills;
Facilitation; Research skills (information gathering and analyses); Supervisory skills; Problem solving; Report writing.
DUTIES : Supervise and support Community Development Workers within the designated area; Community Development Coordination; Stakeholder and
Intergovernmental Relations; Service Delivery Monitoring and Governance;
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation; Managerial/Supervisory functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Petro Tel No: (021) 483 2864
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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026
MANAGEMENT: REGION A, REF NO: LG 08/2026
SALARY : R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience recognisable
experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with
disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following:
Community development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities; Understanding of human behaviour
and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote selfempowerment; 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 self-empowerment ventures.
Skills in the following: Communication (Verbal and written); Numeracy;
Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management; Presentation skills;
Facilitation; Research skills (information gathering and analyses); Supervisory skills; Problem solving; Report writing.
DUTIES : Supervise and support Community Development Workers within the designated area; Community Development Coordination; Stakeholder and
Intergovernmental Relations; Service Delivery Monitoring and Governance;
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation; Managerial/Supervisory functions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Petro Tel No: (021) 483 2864
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.
CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026