Community Development Practitioner Grade 1

Department: Limpopo Provincial Government Centre: Waterberg District: Thabaleshoba Ref No: DSD/2026/161(X2 Posts) Mokopane Ref No: DSD/2026/162 (X1 Post) Vhembe District: Tshipise Office Ref No: DSD/2026/163 (X1 Post) Mopani District: Kgapane One Stop Ref No: DSD/2026/164 (X1 Post) Capricorn District: Buffelshoek Ref No: DSD/2026/165 (X1 Post) Sekhukhune District: Fetakgomo: Atok Ref No: DSD/2026/166 (X1 Post) Salary: R289 296 per annum (CD- A4) DUTIES Identify and facilitate the implementation of integrated community development interventions in partnership with the community and other relevant stakeholders. Collaborate and liaise with pertinent role players and stakeholders to establish partnerships to ensure the sustainability of development actions within the community. Support communities and perform administrative support on community development and related activities. Keep abreast of new developments in the community development field to enhance service delivery. ENQUIRIES General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Mr S Rasivumo / Ms ME Gafane / Mr LI Mosehlana / Mr Moraba BV Tel No: (015) 230 4387 / 4391 HOW TO APPLY Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV. Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified. Successful Interns will be appointed for a period of 24 months commencing 01 April 2027 – 31 March 2029. Interns will receive a monthly stipend in accordance to the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Directive on Employment of Persons on Developmental Programmes in the Public Service. Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. NOTE The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the e-recruitment system. All fields in the Z83 form should be fully completed. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and required qualifications, will be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resource on or before the day of the interview. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Provincial Department invites applications for Graduate Internship Programme opportunities that currently exist in our offices throughout the province. Unemployed South African youth (Graduates requiring workplace experience), 204 who have never participated in any Public Service Graduate Internship programme in any government department are invited to apply. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification at NQF 6 or equivalent qualification in Development Studies / Diaconiology / Social Sciences / Community Development / Sociology / Population Studies / Demography or equivalent qualification in the relevant field or area as recognized by SAQA. Valid motor vehicle driver’s licence (with the exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of community development work, skills, attitudes and values of communities. Knowledge and understanding of human behaviour, social systems and relevant legislations. The ability and competence to co-ordinate community development structures. The ability to influence individuals and group to participate in self- empowerment ventures. Understanding of social dynamics of communities. Knowledge and understanding of basic financial management. Presentation skills. Computer literacy. Written and verbal communication skills. Facilitation skills. Research skills. Project management.