Community Development Manager

Closing Date- 2024/11/11- Reference Number- WCG241007-3- Tracking Number- DSD 93/2024- Job Title- Community Development Manager: Institutional Capacity Building (ICB), Ref No. DSD 93/2024- Department- Social Development- Salary level- OSD- Enquiries- Ms D Dreyer at (021) 483 3924- Job Type- Permanent- Location - Country- South Africa- Location - Province- Western Cape- Location - Town / City- Cape Town
- CBD- Job PurposeThe Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to manage the identification, planning and implementation of integrated and transformative NPO capacity building programs in partnership with key stakeholders for the development and empowerment of the NPO sector.
- Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-degree or equivalent); A minimum of 10 years recognizable experience in Community Development after obtaining the required qualification.
- RecommendationA valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
- Key Performance AreasTo manage the following: Identification and facilitation of NPO Capacity Building and Mentoring Programmes. Developing and managing a provincial NPO capacity building focusing on Good Governance, Compliance, Fundraising and Policies. Responsible for identifying capacity building needs of officials and implementing capacity building training for government officials. Managing the provincial NPO Helpdesk and ensuring that Helpdesk services are accessible throughout the province. Contribute to developing policies, norms and standards, legislation and working documents pertaining to the sector. Community development unit/sub-directorate to ensure that an efficient and effective community development service is delivered; Monitor, interpret and review legislation and policies to determine whether the legislation and policies are still relevant and comply with current requirements; Develop proposals to amend/maintain the relevant acts and policies and develop new policies where required; Plan and ensure that research on community development is undertaken. Undertake and facilitate complex community development research; Keep up to date with new developments in the community development and management fields to enhance service delivery.
- CompetenciesKnowledge and understanding of the following: Policy formulation and implementation; Public Service Management Framework Theories and systems, skills, attitudes and values in community development. Extensive knowledge of the NPO Act, General Laws Amendment Act, the NPO Capacity Building Framework. Knowledge in NPO Fundrasing, policy development and sustainability models. Familiar with the Independent Code, Tax Exemption / 18a and legal structures for NPOs. Technical knowledge of NPO registration and compliance. Skills needed: Presentation; Problem solving; Financial management; Project Management; Computer literacy; Communication (Written and verbal); Staff management. Managing of databases. Ability to: undertake complex research; Manage community development structures and projects; Influence individuals and groups to participate in their own self-empowerment ventures.
- RemunerationGrade 1: R 920 082- R 1 052 016; Grade 2: R 1 094 508- R1 289 274 (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
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