Assistant Director

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to conduct ethnographic research on traditional leadership in respect of the Khoisan and provide up to date information regarding Khoi-San and indigenous leadership, institutions and communities. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (or higher qualification) in Research, law or related field; A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in an anthropological research or similar environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

NB: People with disabilities with restrictive or limited driving abilities, may also apply.

**Recommendation**:
None.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Identify and undertake research concerned with the history, leadership structures, governance, genealogies, judicial systems, succession laws and tradition and customs on Khoi-San and rural communities in the province; Perform a liaison and information service in respect of Khoi-San leaders; Assist with the development and analysis of policy options and advise on preferred options; Human resource management.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Traditional and Khoi-San leadership structures; Traditional leadership catergories; Traditional and Khoi-San leadership protocol and processes; Research methodologies; Database management; Information seeking strategies; Selecting and evaluation of information; Skills needed: Managerial; Administrative; Organisation; Project management; Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Problem solving; Conflict handling; Analytical; Research; Ability to conduct structured reseach; Update genealogies; Write research reports; Manage information and keep records; Work independently and under pressure; Interpersonal relations; Motivate personnel; Dedicated; Innovative; Pragmatic; Creative; Self-motivated and assertive.

**Remuneration**:
R 382 245 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits(Salary Level 9)

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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