DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADVOCACY AND MAINSTREAMING FOR RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (RPD), REF NO: DWYPD/032/2023
POSITION: Deputy Director: Advocacy & Mainstreaming for Rights of Persons with Disabilities
DEPARTMENT::Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
CENTRE: Pretoria
SALARY: R811 560 per annum (Level 11), an all-inclusive remuneration package.
Annual progression up to a maximum salary of R952 485 is possible, subjected to satisfactory performance. The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Senior Certificate, a minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Information Management / Information Science / Knowledge Management / Public Management / Social Science / Public Administration, or a related qualification within the above-mentioned fields (at least a B. Degree at NQF level 7 qualification) as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of three (3) years at the middle management level. Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the innovation implementation environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the government legislative framework, the public service legislative and policy framework, government programs such as the National Development Plan, and key strategic priorities of Government. Managerial skills: Decision-making, problem solving, written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and coordination, strategic thinking and leadership, analytical skills, teamwork, confidentiality, financial management, human resource management, change management, and project and programme management Diversity management, communication, and information management Interpersonal relations, facilitation, presentation, report writing, computer literacy, conflict management, research. Technical skills: policy development, knowledge management, innovation, monitoring and evaluation, and program and project management.
DUTIES:
- Manage advocacy and mainstreaming campaigns: Manage the national disability rights awareness month and campaigns. Manage the 365 campaign on disability. Manage and coordinate stakeholder. Develop and coordinate disability rights advocacy programmes.
- Manage the National Disability Rights Machinery (NDRM) & Inter Provincial Forum (IPF) meetings. Coordinate media and communication planning for the branch. Develop project plans for Advocacy and Mainstreaming deliverables.
- Develop concept notes as well as project plans for advocacy campaigns: Develop concept documents for all disability rights campaigns. Develop concept plan for NDRM & IPF consultative meetings. Establish task teams to plan and organise the meetings.
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders on implementation of disability rights awareness month activities and calendar. Develop a comprehensive project plan for all disability rights awareness campaigns, activities and deliverables. Develop and coordinate the Disability Mainstreaming Strategy for the country.
- Facilitate the development of Disability Rights Information Portal: Facilitate the development of the disability rights information portal layout and maintain functionality of the site. Identify and motivate for the integration of new technology system into disability rights information portal and ensure universal accessibility to various users.
- Supervise and manage the content for all pages and provide assistance to all personnel and external organisations. Update the information portal regularly and establish synergies with other relevant information portals.
- Render the editorial functions and ensuring quality assurance of information for the portal. Upload disability specific information and data into the portal (institutional documents, articles, journals, research, reports, speeches, national & international statements, events, statistics, academic information etc.
- Manage Disability Rights Information: Database management. Responsible for knowledge & information management, record keeping and dissemination of information to relevant stakeholders. Handle disability related enquiries and complains. Develop a disability sector comprehensive contact database.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed.
NOTE:
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.’’From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered”, a recent comprehensive CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated); Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents, all non- SA citizens must attach a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Personnel suitability checks on criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualification verification and applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as completing a financial interests declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
ENQUIRIES: Mr Benny Palime at 072 525 0711 and Ms Nelly Kekana at 082 219 7586
CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2023
