Director: Gender And Employment Equity Jobs

Requirements:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) recognized by SAQA in Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent field.
• 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a similar environment.
• A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) from the National School of Government (NSG), which must be submitted before appointment.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge:

• Understanding of the Justice Cluster dynamics.
• Knowledge of public service policies and laws, such as the Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and the Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998 as amended.
• Experience in public service planning processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining and effective human resource management.
• In-depth understanding of human resources legislation and regulations.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Strategic capability and leadership.
• Service delivery innovation.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Financial management.
• Change management.
• People management and empowerment.
• Programme and project management.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Transformation management.
• Influencing and impact.
• Facilitation, conflict management, and conceptual skills.
• Diversity management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Interpersonal relations and time management.
• Accountability.
• Diplomacy and tact.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Good corporate governance principles.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a business plan aligned with the department’s strategic objectives.
• Mainstream and integrate gender issues into departmental strategies and programs.
• Build understanding of gender equity and equality within the department.
• Develop, monitor, and promote strategies for gender mainstreaming, women empowerment, gender equity, and equality.
• Plan and establish frameworks for stakeholder involvement and participation.
• Provide guidance on creating a new employment equity (EE) plan and monitor its implementation.
• Manage human resources, finance, assets, and performance information.

Deadline: 21st November 2025