Deputy Director: Gender Focal Point

What you will need

• Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification
• A minimum Three-year Degree/National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Gender Studies / Sociology/ Public Management & Governance/ Humanitarian Studies/ Social Sciences/ specializing in gender and transformation development or any relevant gender studies qualification
• Valid driver licence
• Knowledge and understanding of Gender and Disability mainstreaming in the Public Service
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and policies, Transformation agenda in the public service
• Knowledge of 194 International conventions/agreements on targeted groups
• Knowledge and understanding of National Gender Knowledge of gender analysis
• Knowledge of promoting human rights
• Knowledge of Commission on Gender Equality Act
• Public Service Transformation frameworks (Batho Pele, Diversity Management)
• Knowledge of Human Resource policies and governance structures
• Knowledge of Reporting frameworks (EEA2/EEA4, DPSA templates, M&E tools)
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of transformation policies and legislative frameworks
• Understanding of convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW)
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Financial management and leadership skills
• Ability to conduct research
• Project management and administration skills
• Computer literacy
• Planning and organisational skills Policy Framework
• Good communication and interpersonal relations
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Experience

3-5 years relevant experience, at least 3 years at an Assistant Director level in transformation, gender mainstreaming, gender analysis, social inclusion or any relevant gender equality, and special programmes/ projects environment

Driver's licence

Valid driver licence

Skills and competencies

• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Financial management and leadership skills
• Project management and administration skills
• Planning and organisational skills Policy Framework
• Problem solving skills

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage gender mainstreaming and transformation strategic plans
• Champion gender equality and gender-responsive planning across the department
• Provide advice on gender mainstreaming, transformation and diversity matters
• Ensure implementation of national gender frameworks, policies and legislative prescripts
• Manage the integration of gender perspectives into departmental strategic and operational plans
• Oversee the maintenance of gender specialist networks and stakeholder partnerships database
• Represent the Department in gender mainstreaming structures, forums, workshops and intergovernmental engagements
• Prepare reports, speeches, presentations and briefing documents on gender mainstreaming and transformation matters
• Facilitate awareness programmes on Gender Based Violence (GBV), sexual harassment, gender rights and diversity
• Facilitate the implementation of departmental gender mainstreaming programmes and initiatives
• Oversee the integration of gender mainstreaming policies, programmes and projects within the departmental
• Manage and coordinate the capacity-building and awareness programmes within the Department
• Monitor the implementation of interventions addressing cross- cutting gender challenges and transformation priorities
• Nominate and establish gender mainstreaming and transformation committees
• Conduct gender audits and assessments to evaluate
• Ensure implementation of transformation and diversity management initiatives within the Department
• Facilitate the promotion of the integration of gender and transformation perspectives across departmental operations
• Develop guidelines, tools and frameworks to support gender mainstreaming processes
• Oversee the coordination of gender-related training and competence development programmes
• Conduct research, benchmarking and project visits to identify challenges and opportunities across gender mainstreaming and transformation
• Facilitate organisational transformation initiatives aimed at promoting equity, inclusion and diversity
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, institutions and government departments on women empowerment, gender equality and transformation initiatives
• Promote collaboration with key gender institutions and relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate and participate in national and international awareness campaigns and commemorative events
• Oversee the promoting of inclusive and equitable workplace culture through advocacy and awareness initiatives
• Coordinate the implementation of programmes relating to Women’s Month, GBVF, Human Rights, Disability Rights and related campaigns
• Facilitate awareness sessions on gender rights, diversity, inclusion and workplace transformation
• Coordinate communication and advocacy initiatives supporting departmental priorities
• Provide input into strategic operational planning of the directorate
• Coordinate the development, review 69 and implementation of gender mainstreaming and transformation policies
• Ensure departmental policies align with gender equality and diversity frameworks
• Monitor compliance with gender mainstreaming and transformation legislative and policy frameworks
• Prepare reports on gender mainstreaming and transformation programmes
• Monitor and track departmental performance against gender equality and transformation targets
• Identify gaps, risks and corrective measures relating to gender mainstreaming implementation.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms Zandile Maloka
• Telephone: (012) 441 3730