Director: Gender Mainstreaming (Monitoring And Evaluation) at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).
• CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification NQF 7 in Social Sciences or related field of study.
• 5 years relevant experience at SMS/MMS level.

Knowledge:

• Public Service Regulations; Employment Equity Act; Public Service Act; Public Finance and Management Act; International, Continental, Regional and National; instruments; Administration of Service Level Agreements; National Gender Policy Framework, Constitution).

Skills:

• Public Service Regulations; Employment Equity Act; Public Service Act; Public Finance and Management Act; International, Continental, Regional and National; instruments; Administration of Service Level Agreements; National Gender Policy Framework, Constitution).

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinking; Innovative; Good inter-personal relationships; Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure; Ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results.

DUTIES:

• Manage the development and implementation of Gender policies and programmes. Manage the development of policies and frameworks on Gender. Ensure that such formulated policies and frameworks are in line with the department’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee integration of such policies and frameworks in the department. Assess and evaluate the impact of implementation of such policies and frameworks. Compile comprehensive reports on implementation Gender frameworks and policies.
• Oversee the continuous use and adherence to instruments (international, continental, regional and national) on Gender. Ensure mainstream Gender empowerment programmes into departmental programmes.
• Provide strategic direction on the implementation of women empowerment programmes. Research and gather information on Gender. Develop and implement strategies to address Gender issues.
• Monitor Gender interventions within to ensure that they benefit women. Represent DPW in internal and external meetings and workshops interdepartmental committee meetings.
• Manage departmental the inclusion of women in all the departmental development programmes. Report on departmental Gender status and progress to the Presidency and other monitoring institutions.
• Manage the implementation and development of capacity building initiatives and advocacy on Gender. Monitor the implementation of an action plan for national events to be hosted within the department.
• Lobby for women participating in DPW programmes. Engage with DPW public entities on gender related matters.
• Manage and coordinate the production of training manuals and information booklets. The effective management of the directorate. Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations.
• Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the directorate and report on progress as required. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures on revenue and debt management directorate.