Deputy Director: Special Programmes

Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate. Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ B-Tech at NQF Level 7 (as recognised by SAQA) in Public Administration/Management or relevant equivalent qualification. A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience of which three (3) must be at Assistant Director level. A good understanding of Government's broader transformation policies and Initiatives, with a focus on human rights, disability, women, youth and children. Knowledge of the Employment Equity Act and other appropriate legislations. An understanding of national and international events, including commemoration days aimed at increasing awareness on human rights, women, youth, children and disability issues. Skills: Knowledge of project management; Good communication, analytical, report writing, change management and stakeholder engagement skills. Attention to detail. 166

Key Responsibilities

Development of policies, strategies, implementation plans on change management, service delivery and special programmes. Implement the culture shift intervention and transformation programmes. Coordinate Batho Pele change engagement programmes. Ensure the implementation of the Employment Equity Plan in the Department. Coordinate awareness programmes on employment equity in the Department. Mainstreaming of Gender, Disability, Youth and Children Rights issues within the core business of the Department. Monitor and evaluate equity (Gender, Disability, Youth issues). Liaise with and improve integration of internal and external stakeholders performing various activities, events, programmes and initiated projects. Drive implementation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. Compile and submit periodic qualitative and quantitative reports regarding equity matters. Manage the Sub-Directorate: Special Programmes.

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