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Job Summary

Job Title:
Deputy Director: Investigations and Advice, Ref No. DOTP 56/2026
Employer:
Western Cape Department of the Premier
Location:
Cape Town
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
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Number of Positions:
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Deadline:
Monday, 15 June 2026

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The Western Cape Department of the Premier plays a leading role in envisioning and implementing the strategic path of the Western Cape Government, while working to ensure accessible, quality and people-centric services across the province. The role and mandate of the Department is to enable - equip VIPs and departments to deliver, including governance.

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Full-time

Deadline: 

15 Jun 2026

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Deputy Director: Investigations and Advice, Ref No. DOTP 56/2026 Job at Western Cape Department of the Premier

Western Cape Department of the Premier

Job Description

The Western Cape Department of the Premier is seeking a Deputy Director to manage investigations and enquiries within the scope of the Western Cape Commissioner for Children. The role involves conducting research on child-related policies and legislation while providing strategic advice to various stakeholders in the province.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manage the initiation and conducting of investigations and enquiries into any matter within the scope of the Commissioner as aligned to the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Bill;
  • Manage the initiation and conducting of research with regard to policies and legislation pertaining to children;
  • Manage and investigate matters related to the mandate of the Commissioner;
  • Establish a confidential and robust application mechanism for applications by the public regarding matters for investigation or research;
  • Review/prepare documents to support the review of applications for investigation or research;
  • Contact relevant stakeholders (such as families, schools, hospitals, children's homes, places of safety, correctional facilities, police stations etc) relating to the issue of investigation, and conduct interviews, meetings or other engagements with them where necessary;
  • Review/prepare reports upon the completion of an investigation for submission to the Commissioner for Children;
  • Ensure that any reports to WCPP are submitted timeously;
  • Provide information and advice on children's rights to persons, institutions or organs of state in the Western Cape whose policies and practices relate to children;
  • Promote lobbying on child rights issues within the Province;
  • Report on the activities of the Children's Commissioner;
  • Perform managerial tasks with regard to the Sub Directorate.

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