• Reference Number : refs/023338
• 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 in Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Social Work/ Public Management or related field. A minimum of 3-5 years Admin Officer level experience in Youth Development and mainstreaming programmes. Strong Events management experience and/or rapid response experience. Possession of a valid driver’s license. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: The incumbent should have knowledge & understanding of national policies and legislation related to gender, youth, and disability. Experience in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in programmes Targeting Youth, Women, Persons With Disabilities, Older Persons and the LGBTQIA+ communities, within the context of government transformation and developmental priorities. Knowledge of legislative and Policy Framework such as the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality, the Framework for the Empowerment and Participation of Youth in Human Settlements Delivery, The National Housing Code and Breaking New Ground (BNG) Policy, Employment Equity Act, BBBEE, PPPFA, National Skills Development Act, White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and Treasury regulations. Financial management skills, strategic capability & leadership, service delivery innovation, willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances, events management skills, customer focus & responsiveness, conflict management skills and problem-solving analysis, accuracy, client-focused strategist. Good verbal and written communication skills and report writing skills. Willingness to travel and work extended hours as and when required.

Duties :

• Facilitate and implement capacity-building programmes targeting designated groups of SMMES in line with departmental targets. Coordinate capacity-building initiatives for designated SMMEs preparing them for economic opportunities in the public sector. Ensure the development of the participant lists of stakeholders for the SMMES capacity-building session. Facilitate beneficiary awareness programs for designated groups (Women, youth, persons with disabilities). Convene a task team of relevant stakeholders (sister departments, agencies, and non-governmental organizations) to plan the implementation of the awareness programs including roles and responsibilities. Build beneficial working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders. Participate in internal and external forums for designated groups. Prepare and provide reports, recommendations, and action plans from engagements with stakeholders. Prepare Reports on advocacy programmes and respond to Enquiries. Consolidate and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual advocacy progress reports. Supervision of the business unit.

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.