Overview
Administrative Officer: Human Rights Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Western Cape Government
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience.
Recommendation
None.
Key Performance Areas
Mainstreaming of human rights concerns into the core functions of the Department (creating an enabling environment for implementation);
Deliver special projects on human rights concerns (external focus);
Guidance and assistance to Municipalities with the institutionalisation of Human Rights Concerns at Municipalities;
Provide administrative support regarding the human rights functions within the component;
General administration.
Competencies
Working knowledge and understanding of the following
:
International, national, regional and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to the specific field of human rights;
Specialised field of gender, youth, disability, HIV/AIDS, children, older persons, substance abuse and social cohesion;
Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
Project management;
Operational management practices;
Procurement and tendering processes;
Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes;
Modern systems of governance and administration;
Public service procedures, processes and systems;
Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector;
Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;
Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements;
Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister Departments/related functional areas;
Policies of the government of the day;
Labour Relations legislation and regulations;
Performance management in general.
Skills in the following: Numeracy;
Computer Literacy;
Good written and verbal communication;
Project Management;
Report Writing;
Team Player;
Ability to prioritize and handle high volume of work;
Have a multidisciplinary approach;
Listening skills.
Remuneration
R – R per annum (Salary level
8)
Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Title: Administrative Officer: Human Rights
Company: Western Cape Government
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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