Social Development Officer

2 weeks ago

Pinelands, South Africa Communicare Full time

**Join Our Team as the Social Development Officer**

***Are you passionate about creating positive change in our communities? Do you thrive on making meaningful connections and fostering social progress? If so, we have the perfect role for you

We seek a dedicated and dynamic Social Development Officer to join our team and drive impactful initiatives that uplift and empower individuals and communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference and shape the future of socio-economic development initiatives in our organization.

**About the role**:
As a Social Development Officer, you will coordinate and implement Vulamathuba’s core programs, which focus on promoting lasting economic mobility of participants, promoting social cohesion, and providing psychosocial services to Communicare tenants.

**What make you stand out**:
We are looking for a dynamic self-starter who is a registered social worker with the South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP), who has at least 5 - 7 years experience in statutory social work and/or counselling and progressive experience in community development; experience in Social Auxillary Worker supervision as well working with the Mental Healthcare Act will be beneficial.

**By joining our team, you'll unlock great benefits, including**:

- Competitive compensation package and incentive programs, rewarding your exceptional skills and achievements.
- Growth opportunities and career advancement.
- An energising and progressive work environment.
- An inclusive workplace where diversity, collaboration and innovation are celebrated.
- The satisfaction of positively changing the lives of our tenants and purchasers.

If you're ready to embark on a unique adventure in the property space, don't miss this chance to become our Social Development Officer

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

**The following education is required**:
Tertiary qualification in either BA Social Worker or B.Social Science (Social Work)

**The following experience is required**:

- 5 - 7 years experience in statutory social work and/or counselling
- 5 - 7 years of Progressive experience in community development work
- Experience working with the Mental Healthcare Act will be beneficial
- Experience in SAW supervision

Other skills required:

- Program budget management
- Have effective organisational and administrative skills
- Have an interest in Monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly passionate about education and training.
- Team player and contributes to an impact-driven working environment.
- Self-starter
- must have the ability to prioritise workload and continue without instructions

**Professional Registrations**:
Current registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professionals (SACSSP)

**Computer Skills**:Computer literacy with regard to the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

**Licences**: A valid Cod EB (08) driver’s licence and own transport.

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