DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
The mandate of the Department is to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.
APPLICATIONS
: Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided below: you may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The Director- General, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Pretoria CBD. Another option is to submit application through email. All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15 MB). General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Mr Joseph Mahlangu 012 359 0238/ Mr Amukelani Misunwa Tel No: (012) 359 0240
: 22 August 2025 at 16:00
: Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, which can be downloaded
from: http://www.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on the old application for employment (Z83) will not be considered. All fields in the Z83 application form must be completed in full, in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and signed, noting the importance of the declaration. South African applicants need not to provide passport numbers. Candidate must respond “Yes “or “No“ to the question whether you are conducting business with the state. If “Yes”, details thereof only shortlisted candidates will submit Declaration form for conducting business with the state when shortlisted to the application. It is acceptable for applicant to indicate “not applicable” or leave a blank to the question “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?” Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents but must submit the completed and signed Z83 and detailed Curricula Vitae. The communication from HR of the Department regarding the requirement for certified document will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Non- RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy only when shortlisted. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Should you not hear from the Department within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job as part of the selection process, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Successful candidates shall be required to enter into performance agreement within three (3) months of assuming their duties in the Department, and within one (1) month of the date of their appointment conclude the prescribed contract of employment. Designated employees shall be required to disclose their financial interest within 30 days after assumption of duty. Appointments will only be made on the first notch of the advertised salary level. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personal security vetting. Note that in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2021, the Department will ensure the protection of applicants ‘personal information and only collect, use and retain applicants’ personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection processes. The Department shall safeguard such personal information against access by unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. The Department is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into
ANNEXURE N
CLOSING DATE NOTE
98
POST 27/203
SALARY CENTRE REQUIREMENTS
consideration and preference will be given to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
: DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS FOR THE RIGHTS OF YOUTH REF NO: DWYPD/016/2025
: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), fully inclusive remuneration package
: Pretoria
: Appropriate Degree (NQF level 7) qualifications in Social Science,
Development Science/ Economics as recognised by SAQA. Certificate of successful completion of National School of the Government’s SMS Pre-Entry programme prior appointment. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level. A valid driver’s licence. Proven experience in Youth Development; Youth Advocacy and Mainstreaming; Project, Stakeholder, and Communication Management. Knowledge of Government legislation and policies; Youth Development legislation, policies, framework, strategies and prescripts applicable to the functions of the Directorate; Mandate and strategic objectives of the department; PFMA and Treasury Regulations applicable to the functions of the branch; Batho Pele principles and application thereof; Skills: Youth and Gender diversities awareness; Effective report writing, verbal and written communication skills, People management and empowerment; Financial management; Problem solving and analysis; Service delivery innovation; Client orientation and customer focus; Strategic capabilities and leadership; Impact and influence; Networking and relationship building; Research and knowledge management; Transformation and Change Management; Computer literacy (MS Office). Personal Attributes. Ethical behaviour; Honestly and Integrity; Emotional Intelligence; Passion and Achievement driven; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to maintain confidentiality of information; Respect for copyrights/ aversion to plagiarism.
: Develop Institutional Mechanism for advancing youth programmes and participate in stakeholder initiatives advocating for the socio-economic empowerment. Foster and manage partnerships with civil society organisations, government and corporate for implementation of youth socio- economic development through outreach initiatives; design and manage stakeholders in outreach initiatives that promote socio-economic empowerment of young people; Create project plan for implementation plan of outreach initiatives; Initiate, manage and strengthen partnerships across sectors; Coordinate and co-host youth month activities. Develop and finalise National Youth Machinery framework. Mobilise young people in society to become active agents for social change and building leadership capacity; Identify and manage capacity building initiatives and incorporate them into the activities for capacity building for young people; Integrate and mainstream programmes for young people across sectors in all spheres. Provide technical support to political principals to make informed decisions. Develop concept documents, memoranda, and briefing notes for the DG, Deputy Minister and the Minister; Make inputs into strategic documents that impacts on youths, inclusive of young women and persons with disabilities; Develop documents to Cabinet and Parliament; Provide technical support for national and international youth engagements. Support the DG and political principals on national and international youth engagements. Compile the country reports and follow up on obligations. Coordinate and report on the National Youth Machinery Meetings (NYM). Manage the NYM, Support the Provincial and Local Youth Machineries; Provide oversight of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA). Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports; Conduct NYDA site visits; Quality assures various NYDA documents; Facilitate NYDA quarterly tranche payments; Develop and Manage DWYPD-NYDA Shareholder Compact.
: Dr Bernice Hlagala at (060) 534 0656 : Recruitment02@dwypd.gov.za
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