ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SOCIAL GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONSFOR THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN

DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The mandate of the Department is to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the
empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming,
advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.

APPLICATIONS : Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided below: you
may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The DirectorGeneral, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private
Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand
delivered to 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Pretoria
CBD. Another option is to submit application through email as a single scanned
document/one PDF attachment to the email addresses specified for each
position (kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not
exceed 15mb). General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms Lerato
Segodi 012 359 0073/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu 012 359 0238

CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 at 16:00

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, which can be downloaded
from: http://www.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on the
old application for employment (Z83) will not be considered. All fields in the Z83
application form must be completed in full, in a manner that allows a selection
committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information
provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by
applicants and signed, noting the importance of the declaration. South African
applicants need not to provide passport numbers. Candidate must respond
“Yes “or “No “to the question whether you are conducting business with the
state. If “Yes”, details thereof only shortlisted candidates will submit Declaration
form for conducting business with the state when shortlisted to the application.
It is acceptable for applicant to indicate “not applicable” or leave a blank to the
question “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you
immediately relinquish such business interest?” Applicants are not required to
submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents but must submit
the completed and signed Z83 and detailed Curricula Vitae. The
communication from HR of the Department regarding the requirement for
certified document will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only
shortlisted candidate for a post will be required to submit certified documents
on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR.
Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered or
accepted. Correspondence is limited to short-listed candidates only; should
you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your
application unsuccessful. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders
must submit a copy only when shortlisted. Should you be in possession of a
foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Should you not hear from the
Department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement,
please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Department reserves
the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical skills that are generic requirements and
the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Further, personnel
suitability checks, including security vetting, competency assessment will be
conducted, as such transfer/promotion/appointment will made subject to
positive outcomes of personnel suitability checks. Successful candidates shall
be required to enter into performance agreement within three (3) months of
assuming their duties in the Department, and within one (1) month of the date
of their appointment conclude the prescribed contract of employment.
Designated employees shall be required to disclose their financial interest
within 30 days after assumption of duty. Appointments will only be made on the
first notch of the advertised salary level. Note that in terms of the Protection of
Personal Information Act, 2021, the Department will ensure the protection of
applicants ‘personal information and only collect, use and retain applicants’
personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection processes.
The Department shall safeguard such personal information against access by
unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. The Department is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In the filling of these posts,
It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity in the Public
Service through the filling of this position and the candidature of persons whose
transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive
preference as the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic
of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be
taken into consideration

POST 18/108 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SOCIAL GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS FOR THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN (REF NO: DWYPD/007/2026

Re-advertisement, Applicants who previously applied for the post are
encouraged not to re-apply, as their applications will still be considered.

SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10), plus benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and Bachelor’s
degree (NQF Level 7) in Social or Human Sciences, Development Studies, or
Social Work. A valid driver’s licence is required; however, this requirement is
not applicable to persons with disabilities. In addition, applicants must have a
minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a related field.
Knowledge: Initiatives that promote women’s social justice, empowerment and
participation; Gender related policies and frameworks; Departmental policies,
system protocols; knowledge, understanding and practice of Batho Pele
Principles. Skills: Problem solving and decision making; Time management;
Planning and organising; Customer focus and responsiveness; Good report
writing, verbal and written communication skills; Computer Literacy (MS Office
Suite); Diversity awareness; Applied strategic thinking; Continuous
improvement; People management and development; Team leadership.
Secondary: Basic Budgeting and Financial Management; Project
management; Networking and building bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity
management. Personal Attributes: Ability to perform effectively under pressure;
Analytical thinking; Good interpersonal and communication; Results focused;
High emotional intelligence; Solutions oriented; Passion and drive; Honesty
and Integrity; Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

DUTIES : Coordinate the development and implementation of the policies and
legislations on social justice, empowerment and transformation of Women:
Provide inputs in the drafting of new policies or legislative proposals that
promote social justice, Women’s empowerment, Gender equality and
transformation; Identify gaps or challenges on the existing policies and propose
amendments where possible; Conduct research and gender analysis to inform
policy content; Collect data to ensure proposed laws align with constitutional
provisions and international commitments; Attend briefings with stakeholders
on policies identified for implementation; Compile reports on implemented
programmes. Participate in the development and implementation of a
regulatory framework on social justice, empowerment and participation of
Women: Participate in the consultation with relevant departments regarding
the review of the Nation Strategic Plan on Gander based Violence and
Femicide and Gender machinery framework; Participate in the coordination of
designated provincial stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of
the Nation Strategic Plan on Gender based Violence and Femicide and Gender
machinery framework. Coordinate Stakeholders: Develop, update and
maintain the database of stakeholders; Follow-up and ensure that the
stakeholders implement the recommended decisions by the structures;
Resolve queries referred by stakeholders and provide information where
necessary; Ensure that the stakeholders participate in the programme
implementation; Handle enquiries on GBV related issues. Support the process
of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems: Collect
and collate information on programmes initiatives. Create data base and
generate information one stop shop models. Develop project reporting
templates. Coordinate reporting by stakeholders and DWYPD(Provincial) and
ensure the reports are submitted on time. Serve as secretariat support for the
programme and engagements with stakeholders: Provide administrative
support for the Unit. Provide logistical arrangement support for the unit and the
projects. Provide general office support to the unit

ENQUIRIES : Ms Nomsa Nabo, Telephone No: 072 525 0096
NOTE : Preference will be given to, Coloureds, Women, Youth and Persons with
Disabilities.
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za

We wish you all the best with your applications