Childrens Commissioner Officer, Ref No. DOTP 52/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Childrens Commissioner Office, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a dynamic individual to promote the rights and well-being of the children in the Western Cape Province. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

Minimum 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 licence.

Recommendation  

•  Tech Savvy; Experience with reference to children rights; Youth and Community Development experience; Child protection experience; Community practices; Experience in writing reports.

Key Performance Areas  

•  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.

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.

Remuneration    

• R 376 413 per annum (Salary level 8)