The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of Community Development Worker. This opportunity is aimed at individuals who are passionate about community upliftment and committed to supporting government initiatives at local level. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements, which include a Grade 12 certificate, relevant knowledge of government processes, and strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for working directly with communities.
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKERS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
DIRECTORATE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK PROGRAMME (CDWP)
POSITION: Community Development Worker X22 Posts
SALARY: R269 950 – Level 6
LOCATION: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025
The role focuses on assisting communities with access to government services, identifying community needs, and strengthening relationships between government structures and local stakeholders. Successful candidates will be responsible for enhancing community participation, promoting development initiatives, and ensuring that essential information is effectively communicated to residents. This position offers a valuable platform for candidates dedicated to contributing to meaningful community development in the province.
REFERENCES IN TERMS OF DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITIES
KING CETSHWAYO
DISTRICT: King Cetshwayo
MUNICIPALITY: Nkandla
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 1A/2025 (KC)
DISTRICT: King Cetshwayo
MUNICIPALITY: UMlalazi
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 1B/2025 (KC)
DISTRICT: King Cetshwayo
MUNICIPALITY: Umfolozi
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 1C/2025 (KC)
UMZINYATHI
DISTRICT: Umzinyathi
MUNICIPALITY: Umsinga
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2A/2025 (UMZ)
DISTRICT: Umzinyathi
MUNICIPALITY: Nquthu
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 2B/2025 (UMZ)
AMAJUBA
DISTRICT: Amajuba
MUNICIPALITY: Newcastle
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 3A/2025 (AMAJ)
DISTRICT: Amajuba
MUNICIPALITY: Emadlangeni
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 3B/2025 (AMAJ)
ZULULAND
DISTRICT: Zululand
MUNICIPALITY: Abaqulusi
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 4A/2025 (ZUL)
DISTRICT: Zululand
MUNICIPALITY: Ulundi
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 4B/2025 (ZUL)
DISTRICT: Zululand
MUNICIPALITY: Nongoma
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 4C/2025 (ZUL)
UGU
DISTRICT: Ugu
MUNICIPALITY: Umziwabantu
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 5A/2025 (UGU)
DISTRICT: Ugu
MUNICIPALITY: Umzumbe
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 5B/2025 (UGU)
DISTRICT: Ugu
MUNICIPALITY: Ray Nkonyeni
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 5C/2025 (UGU)
UMKHANYAKUDE
DISTRICT: Umkhanyakude
MUNICIPALITY: Big 5
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 6A/2025 (UMKH)
DISTRICT: Umkhanyakude
MUNICIPALITY: Jozini
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 6B/2025 (UMKH)
DISTRICT: Umkhanyakude
MUNICIPALITY: Mtuba
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 6C/2025 (UMKH)
ILEMBE
DISTRICT: Ilembe
MUNICIPALITY: Mandeni
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 7/2025 (ILEM)
UTHUKELA
DISTRICT: Uthukela
MUNICIPALITY: Inkosi Langalibalele
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 8A/2025 (UTH)
DISTRICT: Uthukela
MUNICIPALITY: Alfred Duma
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 8B/2025 (UTH)
UMGUNGUNDLOVU
DISTRICT: Umgungundlovu
MUNICIPALITY: Msunduzi
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 9/2025 (UMG)
HARRY GWALA
DISTRICT: Harry Gwala
MUNICIPALITY: Umzimkhulu
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 10/2025 (HG)
ETHEKWINI
DISTRICT: Ethekwini
MUNICIPALITY: Ethekwini
NO. OF POSTS: 1
REFERENCE NUMBER: 11/2025 (ETH)
REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a minimum Grade 12, a qualification in Community Development Work will be an added advantage, experience in Community Development Work, including but not limited to volunteering in community development projects and practices.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have:
- Basic knowledge of government processes
- Knowledge of Community Development and Municipal Structures
- Good interpersonal skills and must be sensitive towards the communities where they will be rendering services
- Report writing skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- The ability to act tactfully and with discretion
- Computer Literacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidates will be required to liaise, co-ordinate, mobilise, inform and assist communities with access to services provided by Government and to assist communities to identify and communicate their needs to Government at National, Provincial and Local Government level to bring government closer to the people with the following key responsibilities:
- Inform and assist communities with access to the services provided by government structures
- Determine the needs of communities and communicate these needs to the relevant government structures
- Promote networks and enhance the activities of existing local governance structures and other stakeholders (CBW, NGO’s, etc.) aimed at improved service delivery.
ENQUIRIES: Ms BN Hlela
TELEPHONE: 033 2608179
NOTE TO APPLICANTS:
Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment and an ethics assessment. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants.
Appointment is subject to a positive outcome on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Candidate to reside within the jurisdiction of the Municipality in which they are applying. Proof of residential address to be attached.
APPLICATIONS TO BE POSTED TO:
The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or HAND DELIVERED TO: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg for the attention of Ms NB Mabaso-Macarincgwe.
Closing date: 12 December 2025.
Applicants may also submit their Z83 and CV via the e-Recruitment System on www.kzncogta.gov.za
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability.