Chief Community Development Officer – Worcester

Description
Job Purpose:

Coordinate Manage and maintain key applications and procedures associated with the identification, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of the Community Development Department and initiatives, programmes and projects in creating a sustainable social/human environment for the community of the Breede Valley Municipality.

Duties:

Identifying with the key deliverables and immediate goals detailed in the Council’s Integrated Development Plan in respect of the National – and Provincial Government strategic objectives for social development. Plan short, medium- and long-term community development plans Draft business plans for the department to Provincial and National government. Ensure the functionality is capable of supporting Council’s Community Development objectives through recognition of immediate priorities and longer-term interventions Compile monthly reports and work plans for CDW’s in line with the approved Social Development Plan Obtaining, compiling and writing specifications to obtain quotations and tenders via the appropriate procurement processes. Ensure effective financial control and arrangements and to manage the implementation of financial controls/procedures and provides information to support financial planning Liaising with and responding to audit reports from external auditors i.e. from the Provincial Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (Western Cape Records and Archives Services) with regards to risks identified. Oversee the conduction of situational analysis and feasibility studies to access the impact of specific human development initiatives and opportunities. Managing interaction with the established community-based sector to elicit support with social upliftment initiatives. Oversee the maintaining of records of work in progress. Coaching, mentoring and motivating staff to take positive action and accountability for their assigned tasks. Managing the movement of office furniture and equipment under jurisdiction against the inventory list. Reporting on Occupational Health and Safety issues/concerns.

Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B degree; and Computer Literacy: MS Office. 8 years or more relevant experience of which 2 years must be at Supervisory level.
Other Requirements: Code EB Driving License. Excellent communications skills. Proficient in 2 (two) of the 3 (three) officials’ language of the Western Cape.
Core Professional Competencies: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Attention to detail, Influencing, Ethics and Professionalism, Organisational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organising.
Functional Competencies: Business Processes, Use of Technology, Data Processing ’ Analysis.
Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Cognitive ability, Learning orientation.
Management / Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Team Orientation, Direction Setting, Coaching and Mentoring.