Social Development Worker
Communicare
2026/01/08   Pinelands

Job Ref #: 1260
Industry: Professional
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Vulamathuba Empumelelo, the community and social development arm of Communicare, was established to deliver psycho-social interventions to Communicare tenants. The organisation’s overall objective is to expand its impact through innovative and focused social development interventions that create an enabling environment to advance the economic mobility of previously marginalised communities.
Job Description

Role Purpose:

The role's primary purpose is to implement social cohesion programmes and awareness campaigns within the tenant base and provide administrative and tenant support services to Communicare Tenants. The position also supports the Social Development Officers (Social Workers) in providing social work services related to the care, support, protection, and development of vulnerable individuals, groups, families, and communities through relevant Vulamathuba programmes. The individual will also be required to stay abreast of the latest developments, White Papers, and Acts governing Social Work Services.
This is a permanent position based at Pinelands, where the successful candidate will work with people in and around all Communicare residential complexes and neighbouring communities and will report to one of the Social Development Officers.

Job Requirements
  • Senior Certificate (Matric)
  • Proof of completion of a Social Auxiliary Work Certificate Level 4
  • Registration with SACSSP
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Community and Social Development or facilitation is essential
  • Previous experience in running a Community Food Security (Gardening) Project is advantageous
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in English and at least one other official language predominantly used in the Western Cape
  • Ability to research relevant literature to design and implement relevant programmes
  • Valid driver's license and driving experience is essential

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

1.General Administration
2.Promoting Independence
3.Tenant Support
4.Stakeholder Management
5.Social Cohesion


Competencies Required:

•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Networking and influencing skills
•Proficiency in MS Office is required
•Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
•Excellent organisational, administrative, and planning skills
•Works well within a team
•Effective communication and interpersonal skills
•Ability to think innovatively and be a self-starter
•Must be prepared to work extended hours during peak project implementation times

The following documents are required for the application:

•A covering letter and an updated CV with two contactable references
•Clear and originally certified copies of an identity document and certificates
•A copy of your Driver’s license



Closing Date: 13 January 2026