Job Description

Closing Date

2025/03/24

Reference Number

WCG250214-6

Tracking Number

LG 12/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Human Rights, Ref No. LG 12/2025

Department

Local Government

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Mr C Mitchell at (021) 483 3919

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and coordinate the implementation of external human rights programmes and special projects and create an enabling environment for the mainstreaming of human rights concerns such as HIV/AIDS, Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability and children into the core functions of the Department and all 30 municipalities in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Humanities, Social Sciences and/or Psychology or similar field; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience in the field of human rights or relevant.

Recommendation

Relevant experience in the field of human rights and gender mainstreaming; Appropriate experience at operational management level with proven ability to function effectively and independently in specialized and integrated management environments; A valid code B or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

Manage the mainstreaming of human rights concerns into the core functions of the Department (creating an enabling environment for implementation); Manage the implementation of special projects on human rights such as HIV/AIDS. Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability, Children and Older Persons (i.e. external focus); Capacitating municipal focal persons and other relevant personnel through capacity building workshops, roadshows and awareness raising sessions for the advancement and implementation of human rights concerns and gender mainstreaming in municipalities; Manage the maintenance of sustainable partnership with relevant stakeholders and strengthen the participation/representation of the Department in the national and provincial special projects on human rights and gender mainstreaming; Manage the institutionalization of human rights concerns in municipalities; Manage the administration of external human rights and special projects in collaboration with municipalities and relevant stakeholders.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Specialised field of gender, human trafficking, youth, disability, HIV/AIDS, children, older persons and social cohesion; Development, implementation, monitoring. evaluation and reporting on gender, human trafficking, youth, disability, HIV/AIDS and related policies and practices on gender mainstreaming; Understanding of international, national, provincial and regional instruments and legislation pertaining to the specific field of human rights and gender mainstreaming. Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc) Financial Management; Communication skills (written and verbal); Project management including monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills; Presentation and stakeholder management skills; Interpersonal, conflict and dispute resolution.

Remuneration

R 444 036 - R 532 602 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



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. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.