Nominations: Western Cape Commissioner for Children

The Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters invites nominations of persons to be appointed as the Western Cape Commissioner for Children.

1. Nominations are hereby invited for the appointment of the Western Cape Commissioner for Children in terms of section 2(2)(a) of the Western Cape Commissioner for Children Act, 2019 (Act 2 of 2019) (“the Act”).
2. The Commissioner is empowered in terms of the Act to monitor, investigate, research, educate the public about, lobby for and advise on matters pertaining to children in the Western Cape. Furthermore, the Commissioner must assist the Western Cape Government in protecting and promoting the interests of children in the province, in particular, as regards health services, education, welfare services, recreation and amenities, and sport. The Commissioner must also report to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on measures taken by the Western Cape Government to protect and promote the interests of children in the province.
3. A copy of the Act, which contains details of the functions of the Commissioner for Children, is available here
4. Nominees must—
(a) be a South African citizen who is a fit and proper person; and
(b) have proven specialised knowledge of, or relevant professional experience or an academic record in, public policy, human rights or issues affecting children.
5. A person may not be nominated for or appointed as the Commissioner if he or she—
(a) has at any time been convicted of—
(i) an offence relating to dishonesty or violence; or
(ii) a sexual offence as defined in section 1 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act 32 of 2007);
(b) is unsuitable to work with children as contemplated in the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act 38 of 2005); or
(c) is an unrehabilitated insolvent.
6. Knowledge of legislation pertaining to children will be an advantage.
7. The Commissioner is appointed for a period of five years, which term is renewable once.
8. The recommended nominee will be subject to a security clearance and suitability checks that include the checking of qualifications, previous employment and appointments, criminal records, credit verification and reference.
9. The successful nominee will receive a letter of appointment listing the terms and conditions of appointment.
10. The appointment is a statutory appointment in terms of the Act and no relationship of employment will be created.
11. Remuneration will be a salary range R1 741 770 to R1 962 090 per annum, which is determined by the Premier with the concurrence of the provincial Minister responsible for finance.
12. The location of the appointment is in the Cape Town metropolitan area, Republic of South Africa.
13. Applications submitted must include a letter of application and a full curriculum vitae, which indicates at least three contactable references.

Nominations can be emailed to Ms W Achmat at [email protected] by no later than Friday, 14 March 2025.

Nomination form

To nominate a candidate, please download and complete the nomination form. The form can be downloaded here in Word-version or PDF-version.

Enquiries can be directed to Ms W Achmat on cell 083 462 4803

Issued by Ms B Van Minnen (MPP), Chairperson: Standing Committee on the Premier and Constitutional Matters