Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Childrens Commissioner Office, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the subdirectorate in respect of investigations and advise on the rights of children and the role of the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum 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 licence.

Recommendation    

• LLB Degree; Masters Degree; Children’s Rights expert; Social Policy expert.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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 Subdirectorate.

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; 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.

Remuneration    

• All-inclusive salary package of R 849 702 per annum (Salary level 11).
• Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes    

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
• By applying for this post, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
• Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For 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.