Assistant Director -Advocacy for Vulnerable Goups at Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

Requirements :

• A minimum of Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in in Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Social Work/ Public Management or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years Admin Officer level experience in Youth Development and mainstreaming programmes. Strong Events management experience and/or rapid response experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Facilitate and implement capacity-building programmes targeting designated groups of SMMES in line with departmental targets. Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for designated SMMEs preparing them for economic opportunities in the public sector.
• Ensure the development of the participant lists of stakeholders for the SMMES capacity-building session. Facilitate beneficiary awareness programs for designated groups (Women, youth, persons with disabilities).
• Convene a task team of relevant stakeholders (sister departments, agencies, and non-governmental organizations) to plan the implementation of the awareness programs including roles and responsibilities.
• Build beneficial working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Participate in internal and external forums for designated groups. Prepare and provide reports, recommendations, and action plans from engagements with stakeholders.
• Prepare Reports on advocacy programmes and respond to Enquiries. Consolidate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual advocacy progress reports. Supervision of the business unit.