Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/118 · Ref DWYPD/015/2026
DEPUTY DIRECTOR; GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS RIGHTS OF YOUTH
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD)
- CentrePretoria
- LevelLevel 12
Closing date: 14 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 33/118
- Reference number
- DWYPD/015/2026
- Department
- Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD).
The listed centre is Pretoria.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate and an NQF7 bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA in Youth Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ first level/middle management experience in youth development/stakeholder or related field.
- Knowledge: Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable;
- Knowledge of the National Youth Policy, NYDA Act, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Political processes, functions and context, Understanding and appreciation of Youth Development, Research.
- Skills, Primary: Project Conceptualisation and Management, Stakeholder Management, Networking and Relationship Building, Programme and project management, Effective report writing skills, Presentation and written communication skills, Impact and Influence.
- Secondary: Basic Budgeting and Financial Management;
- Problem solving and decision-making;
- Project management;
- Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite);
- Networking and building bonds;
- Impact and influence;
- Diversity management.
- Personal Attributes: Ethical behaviour; honesty 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.
Duties
- Provide technical and advisory support to principals to make informed decisions;
- Support management on Parliamentary matters;
- Compile Cabinet Memos when requested;
- Develop submissions and briefing notes for the political principals, Draft speaking notes for the principals;
- Draft Cabinet Memorandums;
- Manage and coordinate national youth engagements to advance youth development;
- Manage national youth engagements to advance youth development;
- Manage the implementation of quarterly National Youth Machinery meetings, Conceptualise and manage youth development outreach projects., Facilitate participation of stakeholders in national projects to advance youth development.;
- Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development;
- Coordinate international stakeholder engagements to advance youth development.
- Coordinate international stakeholder engagements on youth development, and facilitate participation of stakeholders in international youth development events.
- Provide support in coordination of international multilateral and bilateral engagements (UN, AU, SADC, BRICS, IBSA, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned Movements, and bilateral engagements).: Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development;
- Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of international projects that advance youth development;
- Report progress on bilateral and multilateral international engagements that advance youth development to stakeholders;
- Draft cluster and cabinet memorandums on relevant international projects and facilitate their presentation., Provide support in NYDA performance oversight.
- Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports;
- Plan and monitor implementation of NYDA site visits, coordinate responses to Parliamentary questions directed to the NYDA, and facilitate approval of the quarterly tranche payments of the NYDA.
- Facilitate appointment and induction of the NYDA Board.
- Facilitate approval and monitor implementation of the Shareholder Compact, and quality control the plans and reports of the NYDA.
- Supervise and ensure the effective utilisation of human and material resources;
- Allocate work and resources to subordinates to ensure that priorities, targets and deadlines are achieved; supervise and manage staff, including performance management, development, discipline and workplace support.
- Sign and submit leave forms within the prescribed timeframes.
Enquiries
Mr OJ Fourie at 079 507 0127
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Notes and Z83 guidance
- All fields in the Z83 application form on https://recruitment.dwypd.gov.za/ 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.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered or accepted.
- Correspondence is limited to short-listed candidates only; should you not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured, Female/Male, as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 33/118 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR; GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS RIGHTS OF YOUTH REF NO: DWYPD/015/2026
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate and an NQF7 bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA in Youth Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field. A
minimum of 3 years’ first level/middle management experience in youth development/stakeholder or related field. Knowledge: Legislation, governance
framework and prescripts applicable; Knowledge of the National Youth Policy,
NYDA Act, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk
Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Political processes, functions and context, Understanding and appreciation of Youth Development, Research.
Skills, Primary: Project Conceptualisation and Management, Stakeholder
Management, Networking and Relationship Building, Programme and project management, Effective report writing skills, Presentation and written
communication skills, Impact and Influence. Secondary: Basic Budgeting and
Financial Management; Problem solving and decision-making; Project management; Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite); Networking and building
bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity management. Personal Attributes:
Ethical behaviour; honesty 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.
DUTIES : Provide technical and advisory support to principals to make informed decisions; Support management on Parliamentary matters; Compile Cabinet
Memos when requested; Develop submissions and briefing notes for the political principals, Draft speaking notes for the principals; Draft Cabinet
Memorandums; Manage and coordinate national youth engagements to advance youth development; Manage national youth engagements to advance
youth development; Manage the implementation of quarterly National Youth
Machinery meetings, Conceptualise and manage youth development outreach projects., Facilitate participation of stakeholders in national projects to advance
youth development.; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development; Coordinate
international stakeholder engagements to advance youth development.
Coordinate international stakeholder engagements on youth development, and facilitate participation of stakeholders in international youth development
events. Provide support in coordination of international multilateral and bilateral engagements (UN, AU, SADC, BRICS, IBSA, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned
Movements, and bilateral engagements).: Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth
development; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of international projects that advance youth development; Report progress on
bilateral and multilateral international engagements that advance youth development to stakeholders; Draft cluster and cabinet memorandums on
relevant international projects and facilitate their presentation., Provide support in NYDA performance oversight. Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports;
Plan and monitor implementation of NYDA site visits, coordinate responses to
Parliamentary questions directed to the NYDA, and facilitate approval of the quarterly tranche payments of the NYDA. Facilitate appointment and induction
of the NYDA Board. Facilitate approval and monitor implementation of the
Shareholder Compact, and quality control the plans and reports of the NYDA.
Supervise and ensure the effective utilisation of human and material resources;
Allocate work and resources to subordinates to ensure that priorities, targets and deadlines are achieved; supervise and manage staff, including
performance management, development, discipline and workplace support.
Sign and submit leave forms within the prescribed timeframes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr OJ Fourie at 079 507 0127
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured, Female/Male, as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate and an NQF7 bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA in Youth Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field. A
minimum of 3 years’ first level/middle management experience in youth development/stakeholder or related field. Knowledge: Legislation, governance
framework and prescripts applicable; Knowledge of the National Youth Policy,
NYDA Act, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk
Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Political processes, functions and context, Understanding and appreciation of Youth Development, Research.
Skills, Primary: Project Conceptualisation and Management, Stakeholder
Management, Networking and Relationship Building, Programme and project management, Effective report writing skills, Presentation and written
communication skills, Impact and Influence. Secondary: Basic Budgeting and
Financial Management; Problem solving and decision-making; Project management; Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite); Networking and building
bonds; Impact and influence; Diversity management. Personal Attributes:
Ethical behaviour; honesty 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.
DUTIES : Provide technical and advisory support to principals to make informed decisions; Support management on Parliamentary matters; Compile Cabinet
Memos when requested; Develop submissions and briefing notes for the political principals, Draft speaking notes for the principals; Draft Cabinet
Memorandums; Manage and coordinate national youth engagements to advance youth development; Manage national youth engagements to advance
youth development; Manage the implementation of quarterly National Youth
Machinery meetings, Conceptualise and manage youth development outreach projects., Facilitate participation of stakeholders in national projects to advance
youth development.; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development; Coordinate
international stakeholder engagements to advance youth development.
Coordinate international stakeholder engagements on youth development, and facilitate participation of stakeholders in international youth development
events. Provide support in coordination of international multilateral and bilateral engagements (UN, AU, SADC, BRICS, IBSA, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned
Movements, and bilateral engagements).: Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth
development; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of international projects that advance youth development; Report progress on
bilateral and multilateral international engagements that advance youth development to stakeholders; Draft cluster and cabinet memorandums on
relevant international projects and facilitate their presentation., Provide support in NYDA performance oversight. Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports;
Plan and monitor implementation of NYDA site visits, coordinate responses to
Parliamentary questions directed to the NYDA, and facilitate approval of the quarterly tranche payments of the NYDA. Facilitate appointment and induction
of the NYDA Board. Facilitate approval and monitor implementation of the
Shareholder Compact, and quality control the plans and reports of the NYDA.
Supervise and ensure the effective utilisation of human and material resources;
Allocate work and resources to subordinates to ensure that priorities, targets and deadlines are achieved; supervise and manage staff, including
performance management, development, discipline and workplace support.
Sign and submit leave forms within the prescribed timeframes.
ENQUIRIES : Mr OJ Fourie at 079 507 0127
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured, Female/Male, as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.