X16 Community Development Workers needed at COGTA (Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs).
Closing date: 01 July 2024
X16 Community Development Workers needed at COGTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS (CDWS) MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (X16 POSTS)
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SALARY : R255 450 – R300 912 per annum (Level 06)
Ingquza Hill Local Municipality: Ward 4, Ward 14 & Ward 30 Ref No: COGTA 36/05/2024 (X3 Posts)
Intsika Yethu Local Municipality: Ward 2 & Ward 16 Ref No: COGTA 37/05/2024 (X2 Posts)
Umzimvubu Local Municipality: Ward 3 & Ward 7 Ref No: COGTA 38/05/2024 (X2 Posts)
Buffalo City Metro Ward 22 & Ward 50 Ref No: COGTA 39/05/2024 (X2 Posts)
Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality: Ward 5 Ref No: COGTA 40/05/2024
Mbizana Local Municipality: Ward-5 Ref No: COGTA 41/05/2024
Koukama Local Municipality: Ward-5 Ref No: COGTA 42/05/2024
Nyandeni Local Municipality: Ward-19 Ref No: COGTA 43/05/2024
Cacadu: Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Ref No: COGTA 44/05/2024 (X2 Posts)
Elundini Local Municipality Ref No: COGTA 45/05/2024
REQUIREMENTS :
National Senior Certificate plus National Higher Certificate/Diploma (NQF Level 5). One (1) to Two (2) years relevant experience. Code 8 driver’s license. Computer literacy. Competencies: Knowledge of the Community Development Facilitation and Community participation process at Municipal level. Understanding of government programmes and projects must be able to interpret government policy to communities, good working relations with the community.
Positive attitude towards public. Team building skills, conflict management and interpersonal skills. Creative thinking and innovative, communication and interpersonal skills. Creative thinking and innovative, communication and interpersonal skills: This refers to the ability to communicate effectively and in an understandable way without defeating the purpose of communication. Cultural Sensitivity: Being able to respect the culture, values and customs of the community, recognising the important role,
cultural, historical and social factors play as an integral part of balance development.
Adult educational skills: being able to teach experientially using participatory techniques. Programming and development skills: The ability to plan, manage, implement, monitor and evaluate programmes in a wide array of developmental disciplines such as water supply, agriculture, infrastructure development, health, education, social development, environment protection, forestry, transport, housing, sport and recreation. Personal Attributes: self – motivation, flexibility and ability to work in a team on participatory projects.
Added advantages: Computer literacy, research skills, a valid code 8 (EB) drivers’ licence.
DUTIES :
Disseminate government and other information to community members in a timely and equitable manner. Listen and receive feedback and directing this appropriately to providers. Supervise work teams of volunteers or community members involved in community projects such as those employed on public
works programmes. Assist Communities in understanding government programmes, developing and submitting Integrated Development Plans to municipalities and other spheres of government or donors. Coordinate interdepartmental programmes and encourage improve integration.
Maintain ongoing and liaison and collaboration with various community-based organisations and other cadres of community- based workers. Promote the principles of Batho Pele and community participation. Alert communities and other services providers to problems and delays in the delivery of basic services.
Assist in the implementation of government programmes and projects. Liaise and advocate on behalf of communities with government parastatals, NGO and private sector donors, monitor and evaluate the development impact government projects and programmes have on communities and submit a report to the relevant structures of government (local, provincial and national). Assist local communities in dealing with the HIV/AIDS pandemic by intensifying education and awareness on HIV related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N. Mabusela at (071) 689 6162
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za
How to apply
Applications must be submitted using one of the following options: Post: directed to The Head of Department: Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs; Private Bag X0035, Bhisho, 5605, or be Hand delivered to the Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs Foyer at Tyamzashe Building, Phalo Avenue in Bhisho, or via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za.
The Provincial E-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date.
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