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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 Policy and Strategy
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: ECSS60/2023
  Directorate: Violence Prevention Unit, Office of the Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
 
Requirements:
Appropriate 3-year Degree in Social Science or Public Health.
 
Experience:
Appropriate experience in policy development and strategic planning. Appropriate 3 year middle management experience in the public sector.
 
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.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Manage the development and maintenance of appropriate evidence-based policies, strategies, procedural manuals and guidelines by utilising a public health approach. Collaboratively influence policy and strategy alignment between all spheres of government. Manage and oversee the conducting of impact evaluations on evidence-based violence prevention interventions. Manage the review of and reporting on violence prevention policy and strategies. Establish partnerships and platforms for engagement with a range of violence prevention stakeholders across government and non-governmental organisations. People management and financial management including the identification of financial needs, active participation in budgeting processes, adherence to PFMA, participation in recruitment of staff, staff capacity building and promotion of sound labour relations.
 
Enquiries:
Ms JO Arendse Tel: 021 8158612 / Ms N Van Der Walt Tel: 021 8158713.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid 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:
7/21/2023 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: 8/4/2023 12:00:00 AM
 
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