Children'S Commissioner Officer: Investigations And Advice

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences or related field. A minimum of 1- year relevant experience in a similar environment (Experience in Children rights, Youth and Community Development and Child protection). Competencies: Application and understanding of the following legislation: Provincial executive support systems and services; Public communication, public education, public engagement and discourse management processes; Good corporate governance norms and standards; Policies of the government of the day; Needs, interests and rights of children, and stakeholders within the sector; Critical issues and challenges which children face. Behavioural competencies: Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Working with stakeholders including children and the public; Persuading and Influencing; Analysis of data; Skills: Human resource planning; Problem solving skills; Sound Budgeting skills; Facilitation Skills; Presentation Skills; Report writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Initiate investigations and resolve enquiries into service delivery efficiencies to Children in the Western Cape; Conduct research into policies and legislation pertaining to the well-being and rights of Children access to services; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Provide information and advice on Children’s rights to persons, institutions or organs of state in the Western Cape whose policies and practices relate to Children; Prepare, assess and submit investigative reports and develop supporting interventions; Support the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, and create awareness and understanding of Children’s rights with identified audiences; Support investigations related to the mandate of the Commissioner.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. S Roberts-Sarah.Roberts@westerncape.gov.za