DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE AND REGULATION FOR RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (RPD) REF NO: DWYPD/031/2023
Purpose of the post to monitor, evaluate, research and report on disability rights legislative and policy instruments.
DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SALARY: R958 824 per annum (Level 12), fully inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, undergraduate qualification in Social Sciences, Arts, Development Studies, Public Administration, Law or equivalent qualification NQF 7, with a relevant post- graduate qualification being an added advantage. 7 years’ practical experience dealing with human rights, transformation and disability inclusion of which 3 years should be at supervisory level. Sound knowledge and ability to apply international treaties and instruments impacting on the lives of persons with disabilities. Understanding disability from a socio-political and human rights perspective. Sound understanding of universal design and access theory and application, inclusive reasonable accommodation support measures as well as research, reporting, monitoring and evaluation approaches. Disability mainstreaming and inclusion. Demonstrable understanding of disability inclusion through planning, monitoring, evaluation research and compliance reporting.
DUTIES
- Coordinate the mainstreaming of disability considerations into the government-wide performance planning, monitoring and evaluation system.
- Compilation of reports to reflect South Africa’s compliance with national, regional and international legal and policy instruments on the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities.
- Conduct research, analysis of data and compile national and international reports.
- Perform overall supervisory responsibilities including assistance with human resource management, risk management and financial management of the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES: Dr Praveena Sukhraj-Ely at 081 031 3722
APPLICATIONS:
The Director-General, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at 268 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building,1st Floor, Tramshed, Pretoria.
NOTE: Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.
CLOSING DATE : 03 November 2023 at 16:00
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