Deputy Director: Investigations And Advice
Western Cape Government
15
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Closes 15 June
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Requirements
An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Social and Administrative Sciences or related. A minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant Management experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Provincial executive support systems and services; Public communication, public 231 education, public engagement and discourse management processes; Good corporate governance norms and standards; Strategy development, strategy management and strategy monitoring and review processes; People management processes; Financial management processes; Needs, interests and rights of children, and stakeholders within the sector; Critical issues and challenges which children face; Investigation and research processes; Advocacy; Child rights; Skills: Conceptualise and manage research/investigations initiatives; Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; Understand and apply governance policies and procedures; Human resource planning; Problem solving; Sound Budgeting; Facilitation; Presentation; Report writing.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the initiation and conducting of investigations and enquiries into any matter within the scope of the Commissioner as aligned to the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Bill; Manage the initiation and conducting of research with regard to policies and legislation pertaining to children; Manage and investigate matters related to the mandate of the Commissioner; Establish a confidential and robust application mechanism for applications by the public regarding matters for investigation or research; Review/prepare documents to support the review of applications for investigation or research; Contact relevant stakeholders (such as families, schools, hospitals, children’s homes, places of safety, correctional facilities, police stations etc) relating to the issue of investigation, and conduct interviews, meetings or other engagements with them where necessary; Review/prepare reports upon the completion of an investigation for submission to the Commissioner for Children; Ensure that any reports to WCPP are submitted timeously; 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; Promote lobbying on child rights issues within the Province; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Perform managerial tasks with regard to the Sub Directorate.
How to Apply
Application instructions were not included in the circular. Email your application directly to Sarah.Roberts@westerncape.gov.za, or visit dpsa.gov.za for the full circular.
View full DPSA circular (PDF) →Enquiries
Ms. S Roberts Sarah.Roberts@westerncape.gov.za
15
days left
Closes 15 June
to pre-fill your Z83 automatically
Reference number
You'll need this reference number on your Z83 form.
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