ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SECTOR TRANSFORMATION

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

Job summary

A government entity in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Director for Sector Transformation in Johannesburg. This role is focused on mainstreaming initiatives for women, youth, and persons with disabilities, requiring strong financial and data management skills, as well as significant experience in administrative positions. The ideal candidate will contribute to policy development and reporting for designated groups. Applications must be submitted online, and preference will be given to candidates from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in Admin Officer level, focusing on transformation for designated groups.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Knowledge of BBBEE, Employment Equity Act, and related legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assure quality of data for designated groups' mainstreaming targets.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagements and implement corrective action plans.
• Prepare high-quality reports and policy papers on mainstreaming initiatives.

Skills

Financial management skills

Data management and analysis

Facilitation skills

Strategic capability & leadership

Project management skills

Report writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7)

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SECTOR TRANSFORMATION

• Reference Number : refs/023336
• 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 in Humanities\Social Sciences or Public Management. A minimum of 3-5 years Admin Officer level experience in Transformation on women, youth, persons with disability, Diversity Management, BBBEE compliance, Youth Development and mainstreaming programmes. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Skills & Competencies: The incumbent should have knowledge & understanding of mainstreaming of women, youth, persons with disabilities, BBBEE, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Gender Responsive Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, Evaluation and Auditing Framework (GRPBMEA), Employment Equity Act, Employment Equity Act and Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations. Financial management skills, data management and analysis skills, strategic capability & leadership, service delivery innovation, willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances, facilitation skills and networking, project management research skills, customer focus & responsiveness, conflict management skills and problem-solving analysis, risk management, accuracy, client-focused strategist. Good verbal and written communication skills and report writing skills.

Duties :

• Collect, quality assures data and develop comprehensive reports on Departmental designated groups (women, youth, person with disabilities and older persons) mainstreaming targets and programmes. Conducting designated groups analysis and research on Departmental policies, programs, and services. Examining Departmental internal strategic documents including policies to identify designated groups biases and disparities. Analyse data and identify trends, gaps, and best practices for designated groups initiatives. Contributing to the development of designated groups policies and programmes. Coordinate and prepare progress reports on implementation of corrective action plan for non- performing targets. Facilitate bilateral engagements with all relevant stakeholders on designated mainstreaming initiatives. Coordinate bilateral meetings with various internal and external stakeholders on designated groups mainstreaming. Facilitate GEYODI Committee and bilateral meetings, logistics management, taking minutes, report writing and follow up of action items from the committee. Facilitate and consolidate reports to ensure reports are accurate and meet all reporting deadlines with various stakeholders. Prepare and produce high-quality reports, and policy papers on designated groups mainstreaming. Editing and proofreading documents to ensure accuracy and clarity. Conduct site visits on projects implemented in line with prescribed norms and standards. Coordinate the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and end of financial year 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

Criteria Questions

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

Do you have minimum of 3-5 years Admin Officer level experience in Transformation on women, youth, persons with disability, Diversity Management, BBBEE compliance, Youth Development and mainstreaming programmes?

Do you have knowledge & understanding of mainstreaming of women, youth, persons with disabilities, BBBEE, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Gender Responsive Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, Evaluation and Auditing Framework (GRPBMEA), Employment Equity Act, Employment Equity Act and Public Finance Management Act and Treasury regulations?

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 youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.