Community Development Officer (X2 Posts) Branch: Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency Division: Institutions, Stakeholder Engagement And Governance Salary : R338 106 Per Annum (Level 07) Centre : Kimberley

Requirements

A Senior/Grade 12 certificate. Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in the field of Community Development, Development Studies, Economic, Human or Social Science will be an added advantage. The appropriate candidate must 127 have the knowledge of water related legislation, policies and practice. Computer literacy. Understand water resources programmes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must be able to work independently or in a team. Must have proven experience in community or rural development as well as interacting with other spheres of Government. Must have the ability to manage conflict through a transparent and participatory approach, solve complex project related problems, interpret and apply legislation, policy and strategy. Have a sound understanding of integrated water resource management. A valid unexpired drivers license and willingness to travel extensively. The candidate will be expected to possess excellent presentation, research, time management and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Liaise closely and provide support to water stakeholders including, farmers (both commercial and emerging), all spheres of government, industries, local communities and other external institutions. Providing advice and support to the institutional development function of water resource management. Assist in the establishment, co-ordination and management of Catchment Forms and Water User Associations. Facilitate and arrange stakeholder consultation sessions for the tariff determinations process, the development of the Catchment Management Strategy and other VOCMA stakeholder initiatives.

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