Vacancies Available at Commission for Gender Equality

Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in administration or equivalent qualification. Minimum of three (3) to Five (5) years relevant work experience and/ or secretarial experience. Intermediate/ Advanced computer literacy certificate. Must be a South African Citizen. 
Competencies required:

• Organizational skills, Problem solving and analysis, Excellent communication skills, typing skills (35 words per minute), Ability to deal with confidential matters, understanding of financial terminologies. Honesty and integrity, Multitasking and prioritising ability.

 Responsibilities:

Provide secretarial and administrative support to the CFO by:

• Answering and screening of calls.
• Liaison officer on behalf of the CFO's office.
• Making travel and other reservations arrangements for the department.
• Prepare reports and correspondence as requested by the CFO and the Finance Manager.
• Maintaining the appointments calendar and manage the diary of the CFO
• Arrange, prepare for meeting venues, agendas and take minutes as instructed by the CFO’s office
• File all documents properly and maintain archived documents.
• Monitor and ensure accuracy of financial documents pertaining to the CFO’s office
• Organise and manage CFO’s office activities delegated from time to time.

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Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• The most eligible candidate must hold a Master of Business Administration, LLM, or equivalent (NQF 9).
• A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience in a human rights environment or 3 years executive management experience, working within human rights bodies.
• Training on good governance will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the following fields is critical, Human rights, social sciences, law, Communications, Information technology, and organisational development landscape will be an advantage.
• Experience of a transformational leader with strong managerial skills, a clear vision, and focused action would position the candidate favourably.
• Experience in preparations and management of strategic and operational plans.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legal prescripts on gender equality, particularly Constitutional law.

 Competencies:

• Strategic capabilities and leadership; Programme and Project management; Problem solving and analysis; People management; Knowledge management; Communication; Stakeholder engagement, Change management, Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury regulations, knowledge of research , principles and practices, knowledge and understanding of monitoring and evaluation, Knowledge and understanding of communications and stakeholder management requirements and processes, legal support, service delivery innovation, client orientation and focus. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, support and advice to the Provinces, Information and technology report, Human resources department and Communications department; Manage CGE operations; Develop and manage the implementation of annual performance plans;
• Establish and manage monitoring, evaluation and control interventions on the day to day delivery of the organisational strategy; Oversee the planning, designing , implementation, monitoring of strategic projects within the CGE; Prudently manage the organisation’s resources within budget guidelines and relevant legislation;
• Manage relevant operational policies, procedures, guidelines and oversee proper and accurate management of the CGE at all times, especially the department under your leadership; Manage and develop teams under your supervision; Manage and coordinate engagements with stakeholders; Ensure that the CGE and its employees under your management comply with relevant laws and Regulations; Ensure that the strategic direction of the CGE aligns with the relevant national , regional and international instruments; Advise the CEO on any strategic and operational matters that require his/her attention; Perform any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.

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Requirements:

• Grade 12/equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or Bachelor of Arts or /Equivalent. Driver’s License. A minimum of 4 years’ experience as an outreach practitioner and a community-based practitioner with engagement facilitator experience. Fluent in Sepedi, Xitsonga and Tshivenda language. 

Professional Knowledge:

• Analytical skills, Teamwork skills, Stakeholder Management. Negotiation and Advocacy skills. Strong communication skills. Presentation skills. 

Duties:

• Facilitate the management of gender transformation training initiatives as per the project plan.
• Collaborate and liaise with various CGE stakeholders for various public education and information initiatives.
• Develop and co-ordinate gender education and information programmes.
• Develop and conduct gender engagements, information programs, campaigns, outreaches, and workshops.
• Implement operational plan for the department.
• Conduct presentations on gender related initiatives.
• Conduct situational analysis, research trends, and share with management of identified gender related trends.
• Conduct feedback and engagement assessments from stakeholders through impact assessment methods.
• Contribute towards the content collation processes, and production thereof for various transformational initiatives.
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports, together with interventions reports.
• Draw up various databases of stakeholders for different sectors.
• Travel to various areas as per the need to manage gender related initiatives.
• Disseminate education and information material on behalf of the institution.
• Manage PEI resources within the province.
• Coordinate the CGE transformative events as per the standards.
• Perform other duties as required

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Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree and Post Graduate qualification in Management or equivalent qualification in Public Administration or Social science with more than 5 years’ work experience. Must be a South African Citizen. 

Skills required:

• Excellent Project management experience and leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound knowledge of and experience in the field of Gender and working with civil society. Ability to implement CGE’s public awareness campaign. Ability to monitor non-compliance with promotion of Gender Equality. Knowledge of one of the indigenous languages spoken in the province will be an added advantage. Be prepared to travel and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Computer literacy and valid driver’s license. Ability to work independently, plan and prioritise. 

Key Performance Area

• Effectively manage the provincial office and all the CGE resources in the province.
• Supervise and lead staff to achieve the objectives of work plan in consultation with the HOD’s and other stakeholders.
• Strategic stakeholder relations and management
• Implement the CGE programme as they relate to public education, policy research, and legal complaints.
• Prepare budgets for provincial programmes.
• Provide regular feedback on the provincial operations.