Job Description

Closing Date

2025/12/01

Reference Number

WCG251020-3

Tracking Number

LG 36/2025

Job Title

Community Development Worker: Region B West Coast (Vredendal North), Ref No. LG 36/2025

Department

Local Government

Salary level

6

Enquiries

Mr M Bell at (021) 483 3039

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Matzikama Municipality (Vredendal North)

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to liaise, co-ordinate, mobilise, inform and assist the community in the Western Cape to identify and communicate their needs to government at national, provincial and local government level to bring government closer to the people of the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Proof of voluntary work.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Inform and assist communities in Western Cape with access to services provided by government structures; Determine the needs of communities and communicate it to the relevant structures; Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local community workers aimed at improved service delivery; Compile reports and documents on progress, issues attended to, actions taken and outcomes as required; Keep up to date with regard to all services rendered by government and the processes and mechanisms to access the services; The following will be advantageous: Community Development Learnership Certificate.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Applicable policies, legislation, guidelines, standards, procedures and best practices in the public services; Composition of communities in the Western Cape and their functioning; Facilitating skills to public participation in policy making and service delivery; The following skills: Project organisation, interpersonal, report writing and reporting; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Self-management and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills. It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration

R 269 499 - R 317 463 per annum (Salary level 6)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Must preferably reside in the municpal area.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.