EPWP or Community Worker CV example

A EPWP or Community Worker CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

Committed community worker with two years in the Expanded Public Works Programme. Experienced in community projects, record keeping and working with ward committees and local leaders.

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

Take part in community projects and programmes
Keep attendance registers and reports
Help organise community meetings and events
Share health and safety information with community members
Clean and maintain public spaces
Work with ward committees and local leaders

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

Community engagement
Communication
Report writing
Teamwork

Also list, if you have them:

EPWP projects, the department or municipality, and the dates
Community, health or youth programmes you were part of
Any training you received on the project

4. Tips for EPWP or Community Worker jobs

EPWP and community programmes are real work experience: list each project with the department or municipality, your role and the dates.
Mention reports, registers and meetings you handled: they show you can do admin.
If you received training on the project, list it under courses.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

Dear Hiring Manager

Re: Application for the post of EPWP or Community Worker

I would like to apply for the post of EPWP or Community Worker, as advertised. Please find my CV attached.

For two years I worked in the Expanded Public Works Programme for my local municipality, keeping attendance registers, helping to organise community meetings and sharing health information door to door. The project taught me to work with people of all ages and to keep accurate records.

I am available for an interview at any time and can be reached on 072 123 4567. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully
Thabo Mokoena

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.