Deputy Director: Investigations and Advice, Ref No. DOTP 56/2026 at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year Tertiary qualification (B-Degree or higher qualification) on NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Social and Administrative Sciences or related.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years relevant Management experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the initiation and conducting of investigations and enquiries into any matter within the scope of the Commissioner as aligned to the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Bill; Manage the initiation and conducting of research with regard to policies and legislation pertaining to children; Manage and investigate matters related to the mandate of the Commissioner; Establish a confidential and robust application mechanism for applications by the public regarding matters for investigation or research; Review/prepare documents to support the review of applications for investigation or research;
• Contact relevant stakeholders (such as families, schools, hospitals, children’s homes, places of safety, correctional facilities, police stations etc) relating to the issue of investigation, and conduct interviews, meetings or other engagements with them where necessary; Review/prepare reports upon the completion of an investigation for submission to the Commissioner for Children; Ensure that any reports to WCPP are submitted timeously; 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; Promote lobbying on child rights issues within the Province; Report on the activities of the Children’s Commissioner; Perform managerial tasks with regard to the Sub Directorate.