Director: Limpopo Youth Development: Polokwane at Limpopo Office of the Premier

key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Develop and review provincial youth development policies, frameworks and strategies.
• Align youth development strategies with the provincial growth and development strategies.
• Provide strategic direction to departments on the mainstreaming of youth development initiatives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of integrated youth development programmes across all provincial departments.
• Facilitate the coordination of departmental and municipal youth development plans to avoid duplication and promote synergies.
• Drive initiatives that enhance youth economic participation, social cohesion and skills development.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), civil society, private sector and academic institutions.
• Engage with formations, community-based Organisations and traditional leaders to promote inclusive youth development.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports on youth development interventions and their contribution to provincial development goals.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making by maintaining an up-to-date youth development database.

Prerequisites

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management / Public Administration/ Project Management / Community Development / Development Studies or equivalent qualification as recognized by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Five (05) years’ experience at Middle/Senior Management level.
• SMS Pre-Entry (Nyukela) Certificate upon appointment.
• A valid driver's license except for people with disability.