Community Development Worker - Khayelitsha, South Africa - Western Cape Department of Health

Western Cape Department of Health

Verified Company

Khayelitsha, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Closing Date- 2024/06/17- Reference Number- WCG Tracking Number- LG 11/2024- Job Title- Community Development Worker (Khayelitsha), Ref No.

LG 11/2024- Department- Local Government- Salary level- 6- Enquiries- Mr M Bell at Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town / City- Khayelitsha- Job PurposeThe 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 RequirementsSenior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); Minimum of 6 months relevant experience.

Recommendation

Community Development Learnership Certificate; 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.- Key Performance AreasInform 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.

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); Selfmanagement and adherence to timelines; Written and verbal communication skills.
Remuneration
R per annum (Salary level 6)

Note on remuneration:

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.