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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.
 
Deputy Director: Violence Prevention Coordinator (9 Posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS34/2023
  Overberg District, Cape Winelands District, West Coast District, Central Karoo District, Garden Route District, Klipfontein/Mitchell’s Plain Sub-structure, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure, Southern/Western Sub-structure
 
Experience:
At least three years’ middle management experience in the Public Sector. Appropriate experience in programme development and implementation, stakeholder relations or community engagement.
 
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):
Computer literacy. Project management skills. Critical thinking and reasoning skills. Policy analysis and writing skills. Innovative problem-solving skills. Networking, coalition building and stakeholder/relationship management skills. Enhanced dispute resolution and conflict management skills. Strong leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications, working within a matrix and multi-disciplinary environment. Knowledge and understanding of the roles and functions of government (at all levels). Knowledge of intergovernmental relations. Knowledge and understanding of social and cultural dynamics within communities.
 
Enquiries:
JO Arendse on 021 8158612 / N Van Der Walt on 021 8158713.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. Candidates may indicate their preferences for Institutions however, it will be subject to Service Delivery Requirements.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Relevant 3-year Degree in Social Science and/or Public Health.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Support an integrated approach for the implementation of violence prevention interventions as part of the Community Oriented Primary Care approach. Support the establishment and maintenance of multi-sectoral teams to drive the implementation of interventions to address social determinants of health, including social cohesion interventions for violence prevention at local levels. Ensure strategy alignment with the Violence Prevention Unit, collaboration with sub-directors and the implementation of local level interventions. Monitor and report on violence prevention interventions through the collection, documentation, assessment, analysis and interpretation of all available data sources. Drive intersectoral collaboration and community participation for identified priorities through stakeholder engagement, coordination and effective communication. Ensure the implementation of capacity building initiatives to support processes that address the social determinant of health, including violence prevention processes. Financial management including the identification of financial needs, active participation in budgeting processes, ensuring adherence to PFMA requirements, effective and efficient control of expenditure and asset management.
 
Inherent Requirements:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Good written and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 811 560 - R 952 485 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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