Community Development Worker - De Doorns

breede valley municipality

2026/08/13 de doorns

job reference number: cs/mfscd/cdw/0826

department: community development

business unit

industry: government

job type: permanent

positions available: 1

salary: r - r

(external advertisement) directorate: community services division: municipal facilities, sports & receation and community development location: de doorns community development worker (permanent) basic salary: r  – r  per annum [t10] total cost to council: r 444 072 – r 566 201 per annum (inclusive of municipal benefits: group life scheme, pension fund etc.)

job purpose: coordinate and facilitate public participation processes by developing and maintaining good relations with the community in accordance with the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines.

• compile the ward committee operational plans based on the planning requirements agreed upon by the ward committee.
• facilitate the compilation of the ward development planning process.
• implement and monitor the ward committee operational, development plans and discretionary fund allocations.
• support the immediate superior with the establishment of regional forums to serve as avenue to facilitate functional information and receive public comment.
• attend to the logistics for the election process (booking of venues per ward including set up and arrangement of venue).
• coordinate the induction of newly appointed ward committee members.
• provide feedback to all role players on concerns raised during ward committee and public meetings.
• support in the drafting of and implement public participation plan as consulted with all councilors and officials.
• update and maintain the database.
• liaise with the speaker`s office, ward councillors, ward committees and communities.
• interaction with the established community-based organizations regarding community development issues.
• prepare and submit monthly plan and reports on all ward committee related activities to the immediate superior.
• report all service delivery complaints registered in ward committee meetings to the internal departments and to immediate superior.
• ensuring that all the administration relating to the refuelling of the designated vehicle is in accordance with the applicable municipal policy and procedures.
• adhere to health and safety procedures according to the ohs policy of council.

• relevant tertiary qualification in community development or equivalent (nqf – level
  5)
• 2 years relevant experience
• computer literate (ms office)
• valid code b driver’s license
• proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the western cape

for detail description of competencies, read competency level 3 from page 52 / 770 of the competency framework on our website or on this link- (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

written communication, oral communication, attention to detail, influencing, ethics and professionalism, organisational awareness, problem solving and planning and organising.

business processes, use of technology and data processing & analysis.

interpersonal relationships, communication, services delivery orientation and client orientation and customer focus.

action orientation, resilience, change readiness, cognitive ability and learning orientation.

impact and influence, team orientation, direction setting and coaching and mentoring.

the municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will adhere to the requirements of the employment equity act and its ee plan.

• applicant with a foreign/ international educational qualification must submit a certificate of verification by saqa.
• candidates will be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employer and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on education qualifications, criminal and credit record.
• candidates may be subjected to a medical examination.
• any candidate appointed at the breede valley municipality will sign an employment and performance agreement subject to probation per the local government: municipal staff regulations.

all applications should reach us by 27 august 2026 at 14:00.

the municipality reserves its right not to make an appointment.