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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.
 
Assistant Director: Support Services (Policy Development)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: HO96/2021
  Directorate: Strategic Planning and Coordination
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate 3-year Diploma/Degree in public policy and/or research methodology.
 
Experience:
Appropriate policy development experience.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Assist with developing policy advice to guide decision-makers with prioritisation, implementation and monitoring of interventions. Coordinate the policy life cycle, synthesise diverse information and evidence, assess the quality and limitations of research, identify measurable and meaningful indicators of effectiveness, plan and manage work. Engage stakeholders and build relationship capital to understand diverse perspectives, co-create solutions and support implementation. Contribute to activities related to setting vision, strategic direction & statutory planning and incorporate future focus into policy design.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Critical thinking and analytical skills. Complex problem-solving ability. Leadership and social influence (stakeholder management). Advanced communication skills (read, speak and write) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
 
Enquiries:
Ms N Wilson, tel. no. (021) 483-2768, Email: Nicola.Wilson@westerncape.gov.za
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code E/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 382 245 - R 450 255 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
12/3/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 12/28/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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