Administrative Officer: Human Rights: Corporate Services Relations Management

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 397 000 - 468 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in South Africa is looking for a qualified individual to implement and facilitate responsibilities related to human rights, focusing on priority groups such as women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a 3-year qualification and have at least 3 years of experience in a related environment. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. The salary range is R 397 116 - R 467 790 annually, along with additional service benefits.

Benefits

Medical assistance

Housing assistance

Pension-fund contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a human rights or related working environment.
• Valid code B or higher driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and render support for human rights policy integration.
• Coordinate the monitoring of departmental performance.
• Report on human rights issues.
• Facilitate Sexual Harassment issue coordination.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer Literacy

Project Management

Written and Verbal Communication

Planning and Organising

Research

Report-writing

Presentation

Education

3-year National Diploma/B-Degree

Job description

Job Purpose

The Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to implement and facilitate departmental responsibilities related to human rights, focusing on priority groups: women, persons with disabilities, youth, children, older persons, and gender equality. The successful incumbent must be able to work under pressure, willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in a human rights or related working environment; A valid code B or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Facilitate and render support for the integration and mainstreaming of human rights policy principles and requirements applicable to priority groups (Woman, Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Children, Older Persons and Gender) into all departmental strategic frameworks, policies, programs, plans and reports; Facilitate and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of departmental performance applicable to Woman, Persons with Disabilities, Youth, Children, Older Persons and Gender programmes in the Department; Reporting on human rights issues; Facilitate and coordinate Sexual Harassment issues in the Department; Managerial/ Supervisory functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on human rights, gender equality, disability, youth, and employment equity issues; Employment Equity Act, 1998; Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000; Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013; Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Instructions (promote the departmental objective/goal of gender-responsive budgeting to bring gender mainstreaming to public finances, which eventually results in gender-responsive budgets, etc.); South Africa’s National Policy Framework for Woman’s Empowerment and Gender Equality; Gender Equality Strategic Framework for the Public Service; WCG Human Rights Mainstreaming Approach Framework; White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; National Strategic Framework on Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities; DPSA Policy on Reasonable Accommodation and Assistive Devices for Employees with Disabilities in the Public Service; Experience with the compilation and implementation of departmental human rights strategic frameworks departmental action plans, departmental human rights mainstreaming implementation reports; Project management; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems.

Skills needed:

• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Project Management
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Planning and Organising
• Research, including the ability to analyse and interpret information
• Report-writing
• Presentation

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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