North West Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Overview
The North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs works to support, monitor, and promote effective local government and strong traditional institutions.
The department’s main goals include providing reliable corporate support services and enabling strong financial management.
Assistant Director: Indigenous & Initiation School Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Bachelors, Matric, National Certificate
- Experience: 3 years
- Location: North West
- Job Field: Project Management
Job Purpose
To support the delivery of indigenous knowledge services and management of customary initiation schools.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate, Diploma, or Degree (NQF Level 6) in Indigenous Knowledge Management, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, African History, Socio-Cultural Anthropology, or Education, as recognized by SAQA.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Administration Officer in Indigenous Information Management, Customary Initiation School Management, or as an Anthropologist.
- A valid driver’s license.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills
- Knowledge of the Customary Initiation Act and processes.
- Understanding of customary laws on succession and genealogy.
- Familiarity with the Traditional and Khoi San Leadership Act, Children’s Act, and North West Traditional Governance Framework Act.
- Knowledge of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act and Promotion of Access to Information Act.
- Expertise as a cultural specialist.
- Skills in financial management, computer literacy, report writing, and communication.
- Ability to interpret policies, build interpersonal relations, facilitate discussions, think analytically, show cultural sensitivity, engage in public participation, and resolve conflicts.
Duties
- Monitor the preservation of indigenous information in traditional communities.
- Oversee the provision of provincial initiation services.
- Provide secretariat support to the Coordinating Committee.
- Manage the administration of the initiation schools database.
- Explore the complexities of human interactions, culture, and issues related to traditional leadership.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official department channels.
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