Assistant Director: Human Rights Citizenship and Gender Equity at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate undergraduate Degree/ National Diploma (NQF 6) in Social Science or relevant qualification.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in working with transformation issues with regard to gender, HIV and AIDS and rural development as at a supervisory level.
• Must have experience in some issues of social inclusion (equity, race, class, gender, disability, youth development, religion, culture, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS) – in particular, gender equality and gender-based violence in the Post-School Education and Training system. Must possess broad knowledge and understanding of issues of social inclusion in the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector.

DUTIES :

• Analyse data on women in key disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, science, technology, and post-graduate studies and include these in the Annual Social Inclusion Report. Provide support to the Department and institutions on Social Inclusion matters, as well as promote equal opportunities and fair treatment through the elimination of unfair discrimination in relation to sexual orientation, gender, belief, disability, birth, religion, pregnancy, marital status, family responsibility, age, political opinion and HIV & AIDS status.
• Key to this post is the advancement of women and promotion of socio-economic empowerment programmes. Facilitate the development, co-ordination, implementation, and review of programmes and projects aimed at achieving the gender transformation goals of the post-school education and training (PSET) system.
• Respond to Government’s legislation and policies on equality, transformation and empowerment as well as international and regional obligations with regards to vulnerable groups. Provide advice on issues of gender, HIV and AIDS to the Department through speeches, briefing notes, recommendations and input into documents.
• Monitor the implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, the Domestic Violence Act, the Policy on the Prevention and Elimination of Harassment and Violence in the Public Service World of Work, and any policy or legislation aimed at eliminating sexual and GBVF, and its implications for the PSET institutions for reporting purposes. Monitor progress regarding the implementation of obligations emanating from regional and international protocols and conventions and contribute to the departmental and country reports.
• Conduct research, analyse data and write reports. Coordinate and provide support for the observance of the Calendar of Significant Days.