• Reference Number : refs/023339
• Directorate : SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 468 459.00 Per Annum
• Enquiries : Ms Alinah Mogaswa - 072 313 8052

Requirements :

• A minimum of Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Management or a related filed. A minimum of 3-5 years Admin Officer level experience in Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Development and mainstreaming programmes. Strong project management, stakeholder liaison, and community development experience. Sound knowledge of national policies and legislation on gender, youth, and disability. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to work extended hours are essential. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Proven event management expertise in planning, coordinating, and delivering successful programmes; conflict management and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication, with strong report writing and presentation abilities. Possesses strategic leadership skills and the ability to adapt effectively to changing and challenging circumstances, including unpredictable situations and extended working hours. Know and understand the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Chapter 2: Bill of Rights). The National Housing Code and Breaking New Ground (BNG) Policy. The National Development Plan (Vision 2030). Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) and related Codes of Good Practice. The White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2016), the National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality, and the Framework for the Empowerment and Participation of Youth in Human Settlements delivery.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and enhancing the execution of commemorative events and outreach programmes, including Youth Month, Women’s Month, Elderly Month, Persons with Disabilities Month, and the 16 Days of Activism, in alignment with the GEYODI calendar. This includes facilitating the development and consolidation of a departmental commemorative calendar across business units, ensuring events are impactful, inclusive, and well-coordinated. Build and sustain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, secure departmental visibility at expos and plenary sessions, and ensure exhibitions are professionally delivered during commemorative months. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing minutes, action plans, and reports from engagements, responding to stakeholder inquiries, and compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on commemorative activities. Additionally, the role entails supervising the subunit to ensure effective delivery of all commemorations and related programmes.

Notes :

• No late applications will be considered. No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements promotes equal opportunity and aims to implement affirmative action measures to address the disadvantages in employment. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the department’s equity plan. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in terms of race, disability, youth & gender will receive preference. Whites, Indians, Coloureds and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and it should be accompanied by a new Z83 and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Certified copies of qualifications, Identity and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. For all SMS positions, the successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government and possession of the SMS Pre-Entry Certificate is required prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Following the interview and exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic management and development for SMS posts. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.