Community Development Practitioner Grade 1-3

(3-year contract)

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.

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. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo

Enquiries related to the abovementioned posts can be directed to: eThekwini District – North – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 eThekwini District – West – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 iLembe District – Mr.

WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 Harry Gwala District – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 uThukela District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 uMgungundlovu District – Mr.

MF Gwala Tel No: (033) 845 2021 uMzinyathi District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 Zululand District – Ms. NN Nombela Tel No: (031) 336 5223 Amajuba District – Ms.

HNG Madi Tel No: (031) 336 5223 uMkhanyakude District – Mr. TH Makeleni Tel No: (035) 572 1038 King Cetshwayo District – Mr. NA Khanyezi Tel No: +27 0 111 0090

NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.