Children's Commissioner Officer: Investigations and Advice, Ref No. DOTP 57/2026 at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (National Diploma) on NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social Sciences or related field.
• A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in a similar environment (Experience in Children rights, Youth and Community Development and Child protection)

Key Performance Areas

• Initiate investigations and resolve enquiries into service delivery efficiencies to Children in the Western Cape; Conduct research into policies and legislation pertaining to the well being and rights of Children access to services; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; 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; Prepare, assess and submit investigative reports and develop supporting interventions; Support the Western Cape Children’s Commissioner functions, and create awareness and understanding of Children’s rights with identified audiences; Support investigations related to the mandate of the Commissioner.