Administration Officer: Diversity Management

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Department of Human Settlements in Johannesburg invites an Administration Officer for Diversity Management to drive gender equality, disability and youth empowerment initiatives and mainstreaming in departmental policies.

The role requires 2-3 years in HR/Transformation, understanding of public service prescripts, and strong communication. The post emphasizes capacity building, reporting, and policy implementation in a busy government unit.

Qualifications

• Matric plus a National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/ Busi- ness Management/ HRM or equivalent at NQF 6/7.
• Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in HR/Transformation Unit.
• A valid driver’s license and understanding of the Public Service Act 1994/ Regulations 2001.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement Gender Equality Strategic Framework and WEGE policies.
• Facilitate capacity building on gender equality and disability rights legislation.
• Monitor implementation of gender equality and WEGE priorities in policies.
• Coordinate reporting and provide secretariat support for transformation initiatives.
• Organise training interventions and capacity building on transformation.
• Prepare correspondences and meeting packages for unit functions.

Skills

Strategic capability

People management

Programme management

Financial management

Change management

Problem solving

Client orientation

Service delivery

Integrity

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration or HR Management

Job description

Administration Officer: Diversity Management

• Reference Number : Refs/056647
• Directorate : Services Delivery Improvement
• Number of Posts : 1
• Enquiries : Ms. Miyelani Tshabalala - 063 691 4046

Requirements :

• A Matric plus a National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration/ Business Management / Human Resources Management or any relevant qualifications at NQF Level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience within Human Resources / Transformation Unit. Possession of a valid driver’s license. The candidate should have knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001, Knowledge of strategies for acquiring or developing competencies to meet strategic goals, Knowledge of Organisational Design, transformation and its challenge. Understanding and ability to harmonise public service prescripts with strategic HR function. Fundamental knowledge of the public service /business. COMPETENCIES: Strategic capability and Leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management and Change Management. Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, Service Delivery Innovation, Honesty and Integrity. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good written and verbal communication skills. Self-management. Work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills. Negotiation skills.

Duties :

• Provide support and implement of Gender Equality Strategic Framework (GEFS) and policies on Women Empowerment (WEGE). Facilitate capacity building on gender equality & Women empowerment legislation. Monitor the Implementation of priorities on Gender equality & Women Empowerment. Provide support and implementation of the Job Access strategic Framework (JASF) and the White Paper on the Rights of People with Disabilities (WPRPD) . Implementing the JASF & WPRPD Implementation plans. Facilitate capacity building on key legislations and policies on disability rights . Monitor the implementation of policies on the rights of people with disabilities. Administer mainstreaming of Gender, Disability and youth programmes in the department. Administer that priorities for gender equality and rights of persons with Disabilities, Women & Youth are mainstreamed in departmental policies. Provide advice and support on implementation programs related to empowerment of women, person with disabilities and youth. Evaluate the mainstreaming of transformation programmes in departmental polices, strategies and implementation plans. Manage the development of department specific indicators on transformation. Facilitate the implementation of internal advocacy and awareness session on transformation. Implementation of capacity building/ awareness of programs on transformation. Implement of critical capacity building and training interventions on transformation. Monitor the implementation of training initiatives and capacity building programs on transformation. Support the development and implementation of specific empowerment interventions on transformation. Coordinate reporting on the implementation of empowerment and training interventions on transformation. Provide logistical support services. Conduct stock takes within the unit to determine the need for items to be purchased. Organize programmes packs pertaining to GESF & WEGE, JASF, WPRPD and women, person with disabilities and youth. Prepare correspondences/ information assisting in executing unit’s functions. Prepare meeting packages and perform secretariat functions during the meetings and presentations.

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. Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified White males, African males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Youth candidates are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have matric plus a National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration/ Business Management / Human Resources Management or any relevant qualifications at NQF Level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience within Human Resources / Transformation Unit?

Do you have knowledge of Public Service Act of 1994 and Regulations of 2001, Knowledge of strategies for acquiring or developing competencies to meet strategic goals, Knowledge of Organisational Design, transformation and its challenge?

Do you have a valid drivers licence?

Please Notes :

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