The Eastern Cape’s Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is launching a major recruitment drive for Community Development Workers (CDWs)—an exciting chance to make a tangible impact on local communities. These are fixed-term positions rooted in municipal public participation, designed to bridge government initiatives and grassroots empowerment.
POSTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER: IGR, MPP, IDP, RR AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (15 POSTS)
SALARY : R269 499. per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE :
- OR Tambo DSC: KSD Local Municipality – Ward 27 (Ref No: COGTA 18A/06/2025)
- OR Tambo DSC: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality – Ward 11 (Ref No: COGTA 18B/06/2025)
- OR Tambo DSC: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality – Ward 18 (Ref No: COGTA 18C/06/2025)
- OR Tambo DSC: Ingquza Hill Local Municipality – Ward 01 (Ref No: COGTA 18D/06/2025)
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 22 (REF NO: COGTA 18E/06/2025
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 26 (REF NO: COGTA 18F/06/2025)
- OR Tambo DSC: Mhlontlo Local Municipality – Ward 02 (Ref No: COGTA 18G/06/2025)
- OR Tambo DSC: Nyandeni Local Municipality – Ward 11 (Ref No: COGTA 18H/06/2025)
- OR Tambo DSC: PSJ Local Municipality – Ward 08 (Ref No: COGTA 18i/06/2025)
- Sarah Baartman DSC: Makana LM – WARD 10 (Ref No: COGTA 18J/06/2025)
- Sarah Baartman DSC: Sundays River Valley LM – WARD 02 (Ref No: COGTA 18K/06/2025)
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 4(Ref No: COGTA 18L/06/2025)
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 55 (Ref No: COGTA 18M/06/2025)
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 59 (Ref No: COGTA 18N/06/2025)
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Ward 53 (Ref No: COGTA 18O/06/2025)
REQUIREMENTS :
- National Senior Certificate plus National Higher Certificate/Diploma (NQF Level 5).
- One (1) to two (2) years working experience in Community Development. Computer Literacy programmes.
- A valid Code 08 (B) Driving Licence.
- Understanding of Community Development work and other development processes will be an added advantage.
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 the public.
- Team building skills, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
- Creative thinking and innovative skills, communication and interpersonal skills: This refers to the ability to communicate effectively and understandable way without defeating the purpose of communication.
- Cultural sensitivity, being able to respect 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, environmental protection, forestry, transport, housing, sports and recreation.
Personal Attributes:
- Self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work in a team on participatory projects.
DUTIES :
- Disseminate government & other information to the community members in a timely and equitable manner.
- Listen and receive feedback and direct 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 inter- Departmental programmes and encourage improved integration.
- Maintain ongoing and liaison with and collaboration with various community-based organizations and other cadres of community-based workers.
- Promote the principles of Batho Pele and community participation.
- Alert communities and other service 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, NGOs and private sector donors.
- Monitor and evaluate the developmental impact that government programmes have on communities and submit reports 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.
APPLICATIONS :
Must be submitted only via the provincial e-Recruitment system available at: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/ (to view the vacancies without logging-in click on: Jobs). The e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the Closing Date. Report any e-recruitment challenges, activation of profile, password resets, etc. by sending an email with your ID Number, profile email address, details of the challenge to: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za.
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Why This Opportunity Matters:
Community Development Workers are the backbone of grassroots change. In these roles, you:
- Help ensure rural and peri‑urban communities access essential services,
- Strengthen collaboration between citizens and local authorities,
- Gain valuable experience in governance, project coordination, and public policy, and
- Earn competitive remuneration while contributing meaningfully.
For passionate change-makers and young professionals, Eastern Cape COGTA’s CDW vacancies offer not just a job—but a purpose-driven career path shaping the province’s future.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr. MW Cwele at Tel No: 071 689 6162
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za
NOTE : The e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately when you apply.
CLOSING DATE : 11 July 2025. No late/ Faxed/ Posted, Hand-delivered, and e-Mailed applications will be accepted.
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