SENIOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Job Overview

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is hiring a Senior Youth Development Officer based in Pretoria with a salary of R413 001 per annum (Level 08). Applicants must hold an NQF 6/7 qualification in Youth Development or Social Sciences, possess a valid driver's licence, and have at least 3 years of practical experience. Key duties include youth stakeholder engagement, policy support, managing youth projects, and supporting political principals on national and international platforms.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Youth Development, Social Sciences, or a relevant qualification
• A valid driver's licence (not applicable to persons with disabilities)
• Minimum of three (3) years practical experience in the youth development programme/field
• Knowledge of legislation, governance frameworks and prescripts applicable to the Youth Sector
• Knowledge of Risk management, NYP2030, NYDA Act, PFMA and Treasury regulations
• Knowledge of Batho Pele principles and research methodologies
• Skills in effective report writing, verbal and written communication, applied strategic thinking, planning and organising, and team leadership

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Organise, mobilise and engage youth stakeholders by drafting proposals, concept documents, and submissions
• Compile reports on national and international engagements and stakeholder meetings
• Manage and update the youth development stakeholder database after every engagement
• Support youth engagement policies and strategies, including the National Youth Machinery Framework and youth work professionalisation policy
• Support political principals on national and international engagements including BRICS, Commonwealth, SADC, UN, EU and IBSA
• Provide support and manage youth projects such as youth work professionalisation, young women's projects, and ethical leadership
• Facilitate social ills interventions to address the vulnerability of young people and capacity building for youth focal points

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