The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is offering 8 Community Development Practitioner Grade 1 posts across districts in the Eastern Cape. Salary is R289 296 to R337 959 per annum (OSD). Reference numbers are DSD 25/11/2026 to DSD 32/11/2026. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
Centres include Amathole: Ngqamakwe SDC (DSD 25/11/2026), Alfred Nzo: Mount Frere SDC (DSD 26/11/2026), Buffalo City: Mdantsane 1 SDC (DSD 27/11/2026), OR Tambo: Ngqeleni SDC (DSD 28/11/2026), Joe Gqabi: Ugie SDC (DSD 29/11/2026), Nelson Mandela Bay: Motherwell SDC (DSD 30/11/2026), Sarah Baartman: Alexandria LSO (DSD 31/11/2026) and Sarah Baartman: Sundays River Valley LSO (DSD 32/11/2026).
Requirements: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12), and a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Social Sciences, Developmental Economics, Development Studies or Community Development. A driver’s licence is required within six months of assuming duty if not held at appointment. Computer literacy is an added advantage.
Duties: Facilitate awareness campaigns on community development programmes, mobilise local communities into integrated development structures, facilitate community development initiatives, develop community profiles, support Integrated Development Plans, assess applications for departmental funding, and monitor and evaluate funded programmes.
How to apply: Apply through the Eastern Cape Provincial e-Recruitment System before 23:59 on 13 November 2026. Submit a completed new Z83 form (effective 1 January 2021) and a detailed updated CV, quoting the correct reference number for the centre you apply for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Source: Eastern Cape Department of Social Development vacancies, November 2026, advertised with DPSA Circular 39 of 2026. KhabrTV is not the employer. Do not pay anyone to apply. Always check the closing date, reference number and application instructions in the official advertisement before applying. #SouthAfricaJobs #JobsInSouthAfrica #GovernmentJobs
Apply here: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za