Assistant Director: Traditional Institutional Management (Customary Initiation)

Requirements

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Development Studies or a relevant SAQA-recognised qualification.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience working with the institution of Traditional and Khoi San leadership and/or within the customary initiation environment.
• A Certificate of Competency, issued by a recognised Senior Traditional Leader, as a male or female initiate, will be an added advantage.
• Competency:
• Knowledge of the Customary Initiation Act, No.
• 2 of 2021, policy guidelines and legislative processes, the institution of Traditional Leadership, customary initiation practices and the PFMA and Public Service regulatory frameworks.
• Skills and Competencies: excellent communication and report writing, conflict handling and interpersonal skills, organising and time management, problem solving and project management, computer literacy and stakeholder coordination and facilitation.
• A valid driver’s licence and South African citizenship are compulsory.

Duties

• The incumbent will be expected to coordinate and support the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC):
• Develop and annually review Terms of Reference; coordinate stakeholder identification and appointment; facilitate quarterly meetings; minute proceedings; track resolutions; develop annual implementation plans; facilitate induction and training of PICC members.
• Provide administrative support to the PICC:
• Develop systems for processing applications received, approved, and rejected; communicate PICC decisions to applicants; prepare seasonal provincial statistical reports; manage fatalities emanating from initiation schools in line with legislative prescripts.
• Develop provincial policy and legislation on customary initiation:
• Draft provincial policy; consult stakeholders; coordinate legislative processes for province-specific legislation; facilitate EXCO approval and State Law Advisor pre-certification; ensure referral of the Bill to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
• Facilitate training, awareness, and stakeholder support:
• Develop concept documents for training and awareness programmes; coordinate annual training for PICC, Provincial Initiation Monitoring Teams, traditional surgeons, and principals; conduct community awareness programmes; coordinate printed communication materials (pamphlets, posters); facilitate media statements, press briefings and interviews before and after initiation seasons.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on a duly online completed Z83 form It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts.
• Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver’s license requirement.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form which may be obtained from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted).
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made.
• The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
• Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments; one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• The Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.
• If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions of specifically attaching a recent Z83 and a comprehensive CV will result in applications being disqualified.