MANAGER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT is a South African government vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: eThekwini South District | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Direct or hand deliver applications for all advertised posts to the address as indicated below: -Head Office: Department of Social Development, Private Bag X9144, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to 174 Mayors Walk Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR apply online using https://www.eservices.gov.za (Sthesha Waya Waya). FOR ATTENTION : Mrs. PN Mkhize
Salary
Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development Studies/ Social Sciences.
- A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge: Constitution for the Republic of South Africa, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended as amended, Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and Development System, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning, Expert knowledge on theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application, Expert knowledge and in depth understanding of individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions, Ability and competence to develop community development policies and strategies.
- Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures, Ability to undertake complex research, Ability to compile complex reports, Skills/Core Competencies: Inter-sectoral collaboration and partnership, Intergovernmental relations, Planning and organizing, Networking, Communication (written and verbal), Professional counselling, Policy development and analysis, Financial management, Presentation, Facilitation, Problem solving, Project management, Staff management, Time management, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy skills.
Duties
- 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 utilization of resources by the unit/sub directorate;
- Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements;
- Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required;
- Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources;
- Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery;
- Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken.
- ENQUIRES : Ms NC Gebashe: eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787
Notes
The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants. Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address. Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources. The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following Personnel Suitability Checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Other shortlisted candidates, including SMS will undertake two preentry 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 and Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate disqualification. If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful. Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates. It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 009 512 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : eThekwini South District
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development/ Development Studies/ Social Sciences. A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in
Community Development after obtaining the required qualification of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in community policy development. A
valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Constitution for the Republic of South Africa,
Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations as amended as amended,
Labour Relations Act, Research Methodology, Public Finance Management
Act, Treasury Regulations, Employee Performance Management and
Development System, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and
Development Plan, Knowledge of legislation for local government, Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning, Expert knowledge on theories and
systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development to guide employees on its application, Expert knowledge and in depth understanding of
individual and group behaviour, its inter-relations within community structures, dynamics of the community and current legislation to enable interventions,
Ability and competence to develop community development policies and strategies. Ability to influence individuals and groups to participate in their own
self-empowerment ventures, Ability to undertake complex research, Ability to compile complex reports, Skills/Core Competencies: Inter-sectoral
collaboration and partnership, Intergovernmental relations, Planning and organizing, Networking, Communication (written and verbal), Professional
counselling, Policy development and analysis, Financial management,
Presentation, Facilitation, Problem solving, Project management, Staff management, Time management, Language, Computer literacy, Numeracy
skills.
DUTIES : 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 utilization of resources by the unit/sub directorate; Monitor, interpret and review
legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are
still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where
required; Manage a community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered
through the proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and
management fields to enhance service delivery; Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken.
ENQUIRES : Ms NC Gebashe: eThekwini South District Tel No: (031) 336 8787
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.