Assistant Director: CDW and Public Participation

Mpumalanga Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs

Gert Sibande District · · fulltime

Posted 15 Nov 2026 · Apply by 27 Nov 2026

About

Level 10 role supporting Community Development Workers, public participation and community engagement in Gert Sibande. Requires Grade 12, an NQF 6 diploma, three years’ public-participation experience and a driver’s licence. Job grade: Level 10 Salary: R605 742 per annum Reference: 2026/COGHSTA/39 Duty station: Gert Sibande District

How to apply

Apply online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Submit the new signed Z83 form and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

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Responsibilities

Provide support to CDW’s in eradicating development backlog.
Coordinate CDWs and Supervisors to report early warning signals relating to service delivery failures and emerging community instability.
Facilitate the process of disseminating information.
Monitor and strengthen communication channels for community engagements and public information sharing.
Promote public participation in developmental projects and programmes.
Strengthen coordination between CDWs, ward councillors, ward committees, municipalities, and sector departments to deepen community engagement.
Develop and maintain database.
Coordinate the development and continuous updating of ward and community profiles across municipalities.
Facilitates access to government services through CDW programme.
Strengthen referral pathways through continuous engagement with national, provincial and local government departments.

Qualifications

A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Development Studies/ Community Development/ Public Management / Administration.
A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Public Participation.
A valid driver’s license.
Skills and Competencies: Planning, coordination, and execution skills for supervising CDW programmes and work plans; Leadership and supervisory skills, including delegation, empowerment, and performance assessment; Analytical skills to interpret municipal and CDW reports and identify service deliver

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