Reference Number: REFS/021238 – Community Development Worker Positions
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has announced 40 vacancies for Community Development Workers (CDWs) across various wards in Gauteng, South Africa. These positions are aligned with the government’s broader commitment to enhancing public health and community welfare through grassroots-level interventions.
Location of Posts
The CDW positions are spread across various wards, including:
- Tshwane: Ward 10, 32, 40, 71, 87, 99, 107
- Westonaria: Ward 27, 30
- Emfuleni: Ward 1, 11, 26, 31, 37
- Lesedi: Ward 5, 11
- Merafong: Ward 5, 6
- Randfontein: Ward 22
- Krugersdorp: Ward 22, 26
- Ekurhuleni: Ward 16, 33, 43, 64, 73, 82, 99, 101
- Johannesburg: Ward 2, 5, 6, 20, 31, 42, 80, 84, 96, 113, 129
These positions will see CDWs working within their communities to support public health initiatives, promote community wellness, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.
Community Development Workers act as an important link between government services and the communities they serve. Their work focuses on enhancing community health and well-being through mobilization, education, and engagement. CDWs are responsible for learning the specific dynamics of the communities in which they operate, allowing them to address concerns such as healthcare access, social development, and livelihood security.
Key Responsibilities
Community Health Needs Assessment: CDWs will conduct extensive community consultations to determine health and development requirements. This analysis contributes to a better understanding of the community’s most important health concerns, which range from access to healthcare services to prevention measures. Health Monitoring and Reporting: It is critical to regularly monitor and report on health trends within communities. CDWs will report on major trends in public health and social development.
The South African government is dedicated to promoting health and well-being through a variety of policies and initiatives. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs contributes significantly to this by ensuring that community development workers are prepared to address health issues on a local level. SThe South African government is dedicated to promoting health and well-being through a variety of policies and initiatives. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs contributes significantly to this by ensuring that community development workers are prepared to address health issues on a local level.
Supporting Sustainable Development
Addressing community health issues is essential for achieving sustainable development. The CDW project is consistent with the government’s overall sustainable development goals, concentrating on health promotion, disease prevention, and the social determinants of health. By collaborating with current government programs, CDWs may guarantee that health initiatives are implemented in a way that promotes long-term community resilience.
Promoting Active Citizenry in Health
Active citizenry is an important notion in community developmentupporting Sustainable Development Addressing community health issues is essential for achieving sustainable development. The CDW project is consistent with the government’s overall sustainable development goals, concentrating on health promotion, disease prevention, and the social determinants of health. By collaborating with current government programs, CDWs may guarantee that health initiatives are implemented in a way that promotes long-term community resilience. Promoting Active Citizenry in Health Active citizenry is an important notion in community development.
Application Process
Applications for the Community Development Worker positions must be submitted strictly online via the official Gauteng Jobs website at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx. Applicants are required to complete the most recent Z83 form and submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Certified copies of qualifications and identity documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates. Department of Health X40 Community Development Worker 2024
It is important for applicants to ensure that their qualifications have been evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) if obtained from a foreign institution. The application closing date is 30th August 2024. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.