Director: Gender And Employment Equity at South African Department of Correctional Services

Requirements:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/Business Management/Business Administration or equivalent qualification. 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a similar environment. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory and should be submitted prior to appointment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

Required knowledge:

• Understanding of the dynamics of the Justice Cluster. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act [PFMA], with emphasis on the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Relevant experience in regulatory framework governing public service planning processes. Extensive experience in collective bargaining mechanisms and traceable experience in ensuring efficient and effective human resource management. In-depth knowledge and experience of the human resources legislation and regulatory framework.

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 the business plan in line with the strategic objectives of the department. Ensure mainstreaming and integration of gender issues in the departmental strategies and programs. Assist in building solid gender equity and equality understanding within the department. Develop, monitor and ensure the promotion and implementation of strategies for gender mainstreaming and promote women empowerment, gender equity and equality. Plan and establish a framework for stakeholders’ interface and participation. Provide guidance on the development of a new employment equity (EE) plan and monitor implementation thereof. Management of human resources, finance, assets and performance information.

Deadline:21st November,2025