COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER REF NO: COGHSTA 53/24 (X8 POSTS)
SALARY: R255 450 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE: Polokwane Ward 30 Tzaneen Ward 33 Thabazimbi Ward 3 Collins Chabane Ward 28 Molemole Ward 2 Thulamela Ward 6 Modimolle-Mookgopong Ward 14 Maruleng Ward 10.
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 or equivalent, certificate in Community Development will be an added advantage. Core And Process Competencies: Batho Pele principles; public service act; computer literacy; Dynamics, culture and language of the target community. Skills & Knowledge: Negotiation skills; Presentation skills; People management skills; Time management; communication; Computer skill; Numeracy skill.
DUTIES: Inform and assist communities with access to the services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate these needs to the relevant government structures; Coordinate early warning; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improving service delivery; Compile reports and documents, as required, on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes; Keep up to date about all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services; Conduct ward profiling.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Mabina Reneilwe Tel No: (015) 294 2046/email address: cooperative@coghsta.limpopo.gov.za
DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs is an equal opportunity employer with clear employment equity targets. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment practices. We intend to promote representation in terms of race, gender, and disability. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs would like to invite suitably qualified candidates who are creative, energetic, self-driven, and hardworking and have a passion for improving the standard of living of citizens of Limpopo, to apply for the positions as it appears below.
APPLICATIONS: Should be submitted to: The Head of Department; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0700 or delivered personally at 28 Market Street (next to UNISA) Registry Office (First floor). NB: Alternatively, applications should be emailed to the respective email address as provided for each post.
CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2024
NOTE: Applications should be submitted on a New Z83 form obtainable from all Public Service Departments or at www.dpsa.gov.za (must be completed in full), and a comprehensive copy of your Curriculum Vitae only (Certified copies of ID matric certificate, drivers’ license and qualifications will be requested from shortlisted candidates only). The specific reference number for the post must be quoted. SMS candidates are required to produce proof of completion of National School of Government Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme prior to appointment. The course is obtainable on link: https://www.thensg.govza/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme.
““All SMS shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.” Short-listed candidates for the above posts will be subjected to a Security clearance and verification of qualifications. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with the requirements will result in the applicants being disqualified.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction; applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. This advert will also be available on the following website: www.coghsta.limpopo.gov.za. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment in respect of the advertised post.