Assistant Director: Traditional Institutional Management (CUSTOMARY INITIATION)

What you will need

• Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Development Studies or a relevant SAQA-recognised qualification.
• 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 227 Service regulatory frameworks.

Experience

A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience working with the institution of Traditional and Khoi San leadership and/or within the customary initiation environment.

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.
• 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 227 Service regulatory frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• 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

• Enquiries: Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51
• Telephone: 071 474 7078