The Human Rights Commission Vacancies

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Human Rights Officer

Human Rights Officer– Limpopo  Provincial Office- DPSA Level 8- permanent position (Internal and External Advert)

Salary: A basic salary of R397 116.00  per annum.

Kindly submit a one-page cover letterID copy and your CV  to recruitment@sahrc.org.za by 15h00  Friday 19th September 2025. Please note that candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments and subject themselves to security clearance procedures.  Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Name of the position and the Province or Unit must be included in the subject line.

The Commission reserves the right not to make this appointment. The appointment in the above-mentioned positions will be done in line with the Commission’s Employment Equity plan. The Commission welcomes applicants with disabilities. If you do not hear from us within three months from the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) (5 Year fixed-term contract)
Commencement Date: 01 February 2026

Total Annual Remuneration Package: R2 352 642

NOTE: All candidates must be South African citizens or Permanent Residents. Shortlisted candidates will be vetted and the appointments will be subject to positive vetting results. All applicants are encouraged to declare any criminal and/or negative credit records.

Kindly submit your application letter together with your CV and ID copy to recruitment@sahrc.org.za Closing Date: 30 September 2025 AT 15h00

Please note that candidates will be required to undergo competency assessments and subject themselves to security clearance procedures.
•Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
•Appointment will be done in line with the Commission’s Employment Equity Plan.
•Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
•The Commission reserves the right not to make an appointment.

For further details on the position advertised, please visit the SAHRC website: www.sahrc.org.za

The Commission reserves the right not to make this appointment. The appointment in the above-mentioned positions will be done in line with the Commission’s Employment Equity plan. The Commission welcomes applicants with disabilities. If you do not hear from us within three months from the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Commission fulfills the objectives stated above through the following core operational programmes:

  • Legal Services Programme
  • The Research and Documentation Programme
  • Advocacy and Communications
  • Parliamentary and International Affairs

In addition to the above, the following corporate programmes support the work of the Commission:

  • Financial Management Programme
  • Administration and Supply Chain Management Programme
  • Human Resources Programme
  • Internal Audit Activity

Legal Services Unit (LSU)

The Legal Services Unit (LSU) is responsible for providing quality legal services for  the protection of human rights in South Africa.  The LSU endeavours to discharge the protection mandate of the Commission through the efficient and effective investigation of complaints of human rights violations, the provision of quality legal advice and assistance, as well as seeking redress through the courts for victims of human rights violations. The LSU seeks to foster an understanding and respect for  human rights by addressing human rights violations or threats of a violation, which includes making appropriate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

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