Assistant Director: Elderly Persons

Requirements

An appropriate National Diploma in Social Work/ Social Sciences (NQF level 6). A minimum of three (3) years of experience in special programme environment. Essential skills will include the following: Knowledge of the Constitutional of the Republic South Africa, 1996, Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA), 2002, National Strategy on Ageing for South Africa 2025-2030, WHO Ageing: A policy framework 2002, the South African Older Persons Charter, Older Persons Regulations, 1 April 2010, Older Persons Amendment Bill, 2022, Older Persons Act, No 3 of 2006 and Social Assistance Act, No 45 of 1994. Good Communication (verbal & written), Critical thinking, leadership, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning and Organizing Skills, Report Writing, Presentation, Time Management, Public Management, Public Speaking and Conflict Management Skills.

Key Responsibilities

Collate and consolidate the mainstreaming report on Older Persons. Coordinate Provincial machinery for Older Person. Coordinate the Annual General Meeting for Older Persons. Capacitate stakeholders on the rights of Older Persons. Render administrative services in the Unit.

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