ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - GEYODI OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

Department of Human Settlements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 469,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Johannesburg is seeking an Assistant Director for the Geyodi Outreach Programmes. This role involves managing outreach initiatives for youth and disabilities, coordinating events, and maintaining strategic partnerships. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in project management and community development. A valid driver's license is essential. This position offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Matric and an undergraduate qualification in relevant fields.
• 3-5 years of Admin Officer experience in relevant programmes.
• Strong project management and community development experience.
• Knowledge of gender, youth, and disability policies.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commemorative events and outreach programmes.
• Develop a departmental commemorative calendar across units.
• Build and sustain strategic partnerships.
• Prepare minutes, action plans, and engagement reports.
• Supervise the subunit for effective programme delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Community development

Conflict management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Event management

Education

Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7)

Job description

Overview

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - GEYODI OUTREACH PROGRAMMES

• Reference Number : refs/023339
• Directorate : SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 468 459.00 Per Annum

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 field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare minutes, action plans, and reports from engagements, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on commemorative activities.
• Supervise 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 SAQA.
• Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za and must 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.
• 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).

Additional Information

Employer : Department of Human Settlements

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 30-09-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Humanities, Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Management or a related field?

Do you have minimum of 3-5 years Admin Officer level experience in Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Development and mainstreaming programmes?

Do you have knowledge and understanding of national policies and legislation on gender, youth, and disability?

Are you in possession of a valid SA drivers license?

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.