If you’re passionate about empowering communities and driving social transformation, this is your moment! The Northern Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is currently seeking to fill 11 Community Development Practitioner positions across various districts, offering a powerful opportunity to contribute to meaningful interventions in some of South Africa’s most underserved areas.
POSTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS GRADE 1- 3 (X11 POSTS)
SALARY :
- Grade 1: R278 169. per annum
- Grade 2: R334 419. per annum
- Grade 3: R404 826. per annum
CENTRE :
Namakwa District
- Nama-Khoi Ref No. CDP/NMK/NAMA/27/25 (1 Post)
- Richtersveld Ref No. CDP/KAMIES/NAM/28/25 (1 Post)
Zwelintlanga Fatman Mgcawu District
- Dawid Kruiper (2 Post) Ref No. CDP/DAW/ZFM/29/25 (1 post in Rietfontein)
- Kgatelopele: Ref No. CDP/KGATE/ZFM/30/25 (1 Post)
John Taolo Gaetsewe District
- Joe Morolong Ref No. CDP/JOE/JTG/31/25 (1 Post)
- Gasegonyane Ref No. CDP/GASE/JTG/32/25 (2 Posts)
Francis Baard District
- Sol Plaatjie Ref No. CDP/SOL/FB/33/25 (2 Posts)
- Dikgatlong Ref No. CDP/DIK/FB/34/25 (1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS :
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent plus an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 1: None.
- Grade 2: Minimum of ten (10) years appropriate /recognizable experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.
- Grade 3: Minimum of twenty (20) years appropriate /recognizable experience in Community Development work after obtaining the required tertiary qualification.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of the following: Community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities;
- Human behavior and social systems and legislation to assist with interventions at the 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 self- empowerment ventures;
- The understanding of social dynamics of communities;
- Skills needed: presentation; proven computer literacy; written and verbal communication; facilitation; research; knowledge and understanding of basic financial management.
DUTIES :
- Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders;
- Liaise and co-ordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external and stakeholders (e.g. in departments / NPOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community;
- Support communities and 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.
APPLICATIONS :
Applicants must complete and sign an application register when an application is hand delivered. Applications can also be addressed to the district offices as per application’s need:
Namakwa District Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Social Development, Private Bag X11, Springbok, 8240 OR hand delivered at 70 Van Riebeeck Street, Springbok, 8240 OR Email to applications-dsd-nam@ncpg.gov.za
Zwelintlanga Fatman Mgcawu District Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Social Development, Private Bag X5892, Upington, 8800 OR hand delivered at Old Sanatorium Building, Clarkia Road, 8800 OR Email to: applications-dsd-zfm@ncpg.gov.za
John Taolo Gaetsewe District Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Social Development, Private Bag X556, Kuruman, 8300, OR hand delivered at Corner Polman & Keuler Street, Tsineng Road, Kuruman 8460 OR Email to: applications-dsd-jtg@ncpg.gov.za
Frances Baard District Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Social Development, Private Bag X5063, Kimberley, 8300 OR hand delivered at N.G. Meyer Building, c/o Duncan & Tyburn Street, Kimberley, 8301 or Email to applications-dsd-fb@ncpg.gov.za
Pixley ka Seme District Office: Please forward your application quoting the relevant reference number to the Department of Social Development, Private Bag X5063, Kimberley, 8300 Private Bag X1001, De Aar, 7000 OR hand delivered at Orion Hostel, Alpha Street, De Aar, 7000 OR Email to: applications–dsd–pks@ncpg.gov.za
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NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 of the Public Service Act. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit.
ENQUIRIES :
- Ms. Ronel Soudens at Tel No: 060 978 7921 / (027) 712 8611 Namakwa District
- Ms. Elsabe Delie at Tel No: 071 620 4829 Zwelintlanga Fatman Mgcawu District
- Mr. Phelegetsho Mabijane at Tel No: 079 875 0893 / (053) 712 3401 John Taolo Gaetsewe District
- Mr. Leon Sebolai at Tel No: 082 454 4116 / (053) 872 4012 Frances Baard District
- Ms. Nosihle Serati at Tel No: 063 693 5662 / (053) 631 5008/3 Pixley ka Seme District
Why It Matters
Joining the Northern Cape DSD means more than just employment—it’s a chance to shape long-term community healing and upliftment. These roles let you build the critical structures communities need to thrive, positioning you at the heart of social innovation in some of the country’s most rewarding but demanding settings.
Our Conclusion:
If you’re a qualified, driven individual who wants to make a tangible difference in community development, this is a rare and impactful opportunity. With competitive salaries, structured grade progression, and genuine avenues for effecting change, these vacancies are a promising entry or progression point in the social development sector. Don’t miss the chance to apply before 24 July 2025!
CLOSING DATE: 24 July 2025 at 16H00
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