Assistant Director: Office on the Status of Persons with Disabilities at Northern Cape Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession of a recognised (NQF Level 6) qualification in Public Administration/Social Sciences/ Development Studies.
• Three (3) years’ proven experience at supervisory level in the Disability environment/development/governance. Knowledge of Global, regional and national Disability legislative frameworks, i.e. WPRPD, UNCRPD, etc. A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position:

• Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus; Communication and Information Management; People Management and Empowerment.
• Knowledgeable in People with Disabilities Legislation and Policy Frameworks; Policy Analysis and Implementation; Monitoring and Evaluation skills; Stakeholder Management; Research and Report Writing skills; Facilitation and Presentation Skills; Advocacy and Community Mobilisation; Project Coordination and Government Planning and Reporting Processes. 

DUTIES :

• Provide support in the coordination and facilitation of the Implementation of the national and provincial policy frameworks on Persons with Disabilities.
• Ensure the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of legislative frameworks on persons with Disabilities (WPRPD, JASF, EEA and UNCRPD). Facilitate Stakeholder engagement and Capacity Building.
• Coordinate Advocacy and Awareness programmes on People with Disabilities.
• Provide operational leadership in the management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of human resources and activities within the OSPD unit.