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​NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INVESTIGATIONS AND ADVICE REF NO: DOTP 49/2024 
SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year Social and Administrative Sciences or related; A minimum of 3 years relevant management experience; A valid code B (08) driving license. Recommendation: LLB Degree; Master’s degree; Children's Rights expert; Social Policy expert. 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 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; Social policy; 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. 
 
DUTIES : 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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms D Reid - Donelle.Reid@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
CHILDRENS COMMISSIONER OFFICER REF NO: DOTP 52/2024 
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Social Sciences or related field; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a similar environment; A valid driving license. Recommendation: Tech Savvy; Experience with reference to children rights; Youth and Community Development experience; Child protection experience; Community practices; Experience in writing reports. 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. 
 
DUTIES : Support the development and implementation of policies and strategic frameworks; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Support the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, as well as Children’s rights with identified audiences; 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; Support investigations related to the mandate of the Commissioner. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. T Goldschmidt - Tessa.Goldschmidt@westerncape.gov.za  
APPLICATIONS : To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co