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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Director: Violence Prevention
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS39/2023
   Directorate: Violence Prevention
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide strategic management including change management, guidance, advice and oversight in respect of violence prevention policies, strategy as well as intervention development and implementation. Facilitate the development, co-ordination, approval as well as the evaluation of evidence-based policies and violence prevention interventions and ensure the implementation thereof. Provide overall guidance and support to the Implementation Teams across the various geographic areas. Collaboratively influence policy and strategy alignment between all speres of government. Ensure that trust-based relationships/partnerships with stakeholders are developed through managing stakeholder expectations, networking and fostering good communications. Overall responsibility for corporate governance, including all aspects of People. Management and Development, and Financial Management.
 
Enquiries:
Ms JO Arendse, tel no (021) 815 8612
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions. Knowledge and understanding of policy development, strategy management, monitoring and review processes. Knowledge and understanding of information systems, programme and project management. Knowledge and understanding of global, regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. Knowledge of public service procedures, processes and systems. Ability to communicate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Strong corporate management skills within a health care environment.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience and proven track record in all major aspects of management.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Health/Social Science or related field as recognized by SAQA with at least 6 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete it, as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof. The course is available at the National School of Governance (NSG) under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. All costs associated hereof will be the responsibility of the applicant).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 105 383 -R 1 302 102 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
5/5/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 5/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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