DEPUTY DIRECTOR; GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS RIGHTS OF YOUTH

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 Acting
Director-General, 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 address specified in the relevant
advertisement. (kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments
should not exceed 15mb). General enquiries may be brought to the attention
of Ms Lerato Segodi Tel No: (012) 359 0073/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu Tel No: (012)
359 0238

CLOSING DATE : 28 September 2026 at 16:00

NOTE : All fields in the Z83 application form on https://recruitment.dwypd.gov.za/ 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 and generic requirements and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following X3 Posts were advertised in Public
Service Vacancy Circular 32 dated 04 September 2026, Researcher: Ref No
DWYPD/012/2026; Senior Youth Development Officer, Ref No
DWYPD/013/2026 and Information Technology Officer: Ref No
DWYPD/011/2026, The closing date has been extended from 18 September
2026 to 28 September 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to take note
of the revised closing date and ensure that their applications are submitted on
or before 28 September 2026

POST 33/118 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR; GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS RIGHTS OF
YOUTH REF NO: DWYPD/015/2026

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate and an NQF7 bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA in
Youth Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field. A
minimum of 3 years’ first level/middle management experience in youth
development/stakeholder or related field. Knowledge: Legislation, governance
framework and prescripts applicable; Knowledge of the National Youth Policy,
NYDA Act, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk
Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Political processes, functions and
context, Understanding and appreciation of Youth Development, Research.
Skills, Primary: Project Conceptualisation and Management, Stakeholder
Management, Networking and Relationship Building, Programme and project
management, Effective report writing skills, Presentation and written
communication skills, Impact and Influence. Secondary: Basic Budgeting and
Financial Management; Problem solving and decision-making; Project
management; Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite); Networking and building
bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity management. Personal Attributes:
Ethical behaviour; honesty and Integrity; Emotional Intelligence; Passion and
Achievement driven; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to maintain
confidentiality of information; Respect for copyrights/ aversion to plagiarism.

DUTIES : Provide technical and advisory support to principals to make informed
decisions; Support management on Parliamentary matters; Compile Cabinet
Memos when requested; Develop submissions and briefing notes for the
political principals, Draft speaking notes for the principals; Draft Cabinet
Memorandums; Manage and coordinate national youth engagements to
advance youth development; Manage national youth engagements to advance
youth development; Manage the implementation of quarterly National Youth
Machinery meetings, Conceptualise and manage youth development outreach
projects., Facilitate participation of stakeholders in national projects to advance
youth development.; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report
progress of national projects that advance youth development; Coordinate
international stakeholder engagements to advance youth development.
Coordinate international stakeholder engagements on youth development, and
facilitate participation of stakeholders in international youth development
events. Provide support in coordination of international multilateral and bilateral
engagements (UN, AU, SADC, BRICS, IBSA, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned
Movements, and bilateral engagements).: Facilitate implementation, monitor,
evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth
development; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress
of international projects that advance youth development; Report progress on
bilateral and multilateral international engagements that advance youth
development to stakeholders; Draft cluster and cabinet memorandums on
relevant international projects and facilitate their presentation., Provide support
in NYDA performance oversight. Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports;
Plan and monitor implementation of NYDA site visits, coordinate responses to
Parliamentary questions directed to the NYDA, and facilitate approval of the
quarterly tranche payments of the NYDA. Facilitate appointment and induction
of the NYDA Board. Facilitate approval and monitor implementation of the
Shareholder Compact, and quality control the plans and reports of the NYDA.
Supervise and ensure the effective utilisation of human and material resources;
Allocate work and resources to subordinates to ensure that priorities, targets
and deadlines are achieved; supervise and manage staff, including
performance management, development, discipline and workplace support.
Sign and submit leave forms within the prescribed timeframes.

ENQUIRIES : Mr OJ Fourie at 079 507 0127
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured, Female/Male, as well as
persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.

We wish you all the best with your applications