Deputy Director - Gender Focal Point & Diversity Management at North West: Department of Community Safety & Transport Management

SALARY : 

• Remuneration package of R896 436,00 per annum (SL 11). The Inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund, medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate must enter into a performance agreement and sign employee contract.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent*. National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 6/7) qualification in Public Management/Public Administration/Social Science as recognised by SAQA coupled with five (5) years relevant experience in Gender Focal Point & Diversity Management of which three (3) years should be Assistant Director level. A valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Project Management. Understanding of government’s broader transformation of policies and initiatives. Knowledge of promoting Human Rights. Knowledge of Gender and Disability Mainstreaming. Knowledge of Moral Regeneration and Social Cohesion. 

SKILLS: 

• Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). Report Writing. Change Management. Good stakeholder engagement skills.

DUTIES: 

• Manage and coordinate external & internal educational awareness campaigns for designated groups therefore women, children, youth, older person and persons with disabilities, financial workshops, career guidance and any other awareness related to safety of people in support of Human Rights Priority Programmes.
• Coordinate submission of reports on employment to reach 50% of women in Senior Management Services and 2% in the employment of people with disability. Develop plans and coordinate reports on implementation of gender Equality Strategic Framework, Job Access Strategic Framework, HoD’s 8 principle Action Plan and report on harassment in the workplace. Participate in commemoration of international and national days as per calendar events. Provide sound strategic leadership and Direction. Manage the Sub-Directorate.