Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3 (X1 Post)

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Housing Studies, or a related Community Development qualification.
A valid driver's licence.
Knowledge, Skills And Competencies: Extensive knowledge of housing legislation, policy development and implementation;
Extensive knowledge of housing delivery and development process; Computer based housing information systems; Knowledge of BEE, EPWP; Procurement,
legal process, financial administration; Knowledge of HRM prescripts and Public Service Regulations; Knowledge of Contract Administration & Legal
proceedings; Knowledge of Building Structure Standards; Basic knowledge of Infrastructural Services; Knowledge of local government structures and
legislation; Knowledge of public service act; Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA and Treasury Regulations; Ability to interpret and apply policy; Problem solving;
Project management; Report writing skills; Project Facilitation; Computer literacy; Interpersonal relations; Conflict resolution; Communication skills;
Financial skills; Basic Housing design and specification (PHP); Co-ordination skills; Planning skills; Time management skills; Public speaking; Protocol skills
(Inkosi); Listening skills; Presentation skills; Demonstrate interest in housing matters; Receptive to suggestions and ideas; Innovative thinker; Pro-active;
Team orientated; Goal orientated; End user focus; Willingness to travel extensively; Client focus (Batho Pele); Work after hours/weekends where necessary.

The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development
in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders; Liaise and coordinate with all relevant role players, internal and external stakeholders (in
departments, provinces, NGOs, local community structures and faith-based organizations) to facilitate collaboration and to ensure the suitability of
development actions with community; Support communities and perform administrative support on the community development and related activities;
Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery.

Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or
hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and
Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison
Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001

related to the abovementioned post can be directed to: Mr. WM Shange Tel No:
(031) 319 3627.