Deputy Director: Governance and Regulations Rights of Youth at Department Of Women, Youth And Persons With Disabilities

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate and an NQF7 bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA in Youth Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ first level/middle management experience in youth development/stakeholder or related field.
• Knowledge: Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable; Knowledge of the National Youth Policy, NYDA Act, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Political processes, functions and context, Understanding and appreciation of Youth Development, Research.
• Skills, Primary: Project Conceptualisation and Management, Stakeholder Management, Networking and Relationship Building, Programme and project management, Effective report writing skills, Presentation and written communication skills, Impact and Influence.
• Secondary: Basic Budgeting and Financial Management; Problem solving and decision-making; Project management; Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite); Networking and building bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity management.
• Personal Attributes: Ethical behaviour; honesty and Integrity; Emotional Intelligence; Passion and Achievement driven; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to maintain confidentiality of information; Respect for copyrights/ aversion to plagiarism. 

DUTIES :

• Provide technical and advisory support to principals to make informed decisions; Support management on Parliamentary matters; Compile Cabinet Memos when requested; Develop submissions and briefing notes for the political principals, Draft speaking notes for the principals; Draft Cabinet Memorandums; Manage and coordinate national youth engagements to advance youth development; Manage national youth engagements to advance youth development;
• Manage the implementation of quarterly National Youth Machinery meetings, Conceptualise and manage youth development outreach projects., Facilitate participation of stakeholders in national projects to advance youth development.; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development; Coordinate international stakeholder engagements to advance youth development.
• Coordinate international stakeholder engagements on youth development, and facilitate participation of stakeholders in international youth development events. Provide support in coordination of international multilateral and bilateral engagements (UN, AU, SADC, BRICS, IBSA, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned Movements, and bilateral engagements).:
• Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of international projects that advance youth development; Report progress on bilateral and multilateral international engagements that advance youth development to stakeholders; Draft cluster and cabinet memorandums on relevant international projects and facilitate their presentation., Provide support in NYDA performance oversight.
• Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports; Plan and monitor implementation of NYDA site visits, coordinate responses to Parliamentary questions directed to the NYDA, and facilitate approval of the quarterly tranche payments of the NYDA. Facilitate appointment and induction of the NYDA Board. Facilitate approval and monitor implementation of the Shareholder Compact, and quality control the plans and reports of the NYDA.
• Supervise and ensure the effective utilisation of human and material resources; Allocate work and resources to subordinates to ensure that priorities, targets and deadlines are achieved; supervise and manage staff, including performance management, development, discipline and workplace support. Sign and submit leave forms within the prescribed timeframes.