Community Development Supervisor

Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development / Development Studies / Social Science. A valid driver’s license. A minimum of 7 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification. Valid driver’s license. Community Development knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to engage in the social development of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour and social 423 systems and legislation to assist with interventions at points where people interact with their environments in order to promote self-empowerment. The ability and competence to coordinate community development structures and ability to manage projects. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics. Presentation, Problem solving skills, Computer skills, Written and verbal communication skills, Research and report writing skills, financial management and Supervisory skills.

Key Responsibilities

To supervise the identification, facilitation and implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders and to assist employees engaged in this function by resolving problems. Supervise and support community development practitioners to ensure that there is communication and co-ordination with all relevant role players, internal and external (e.g., in departments/provinces, NGO, local community structures and faith-based organizations) and stakeholders to facilitate intersectoral collaboration, integrated planning and establishment of partnerships to ensure sustainability of development activities within the community. Supervise and guide community development practitioners to enhance their performance on community development and to perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep up to date with new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. Supervise and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Supervise, mentor, coach and advise community development practitioners to ensure an efficient and effective service. Manage the sub-unit. Monitoring and evaluation of non-profit organisations. Provide administrative, educational and supportive functions.

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