DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 

The mandate of the Department is to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation. 

APPLICATIONS : Applicants are urged to submit the applications using this URL General enquiries may be brought to the https://recruitment.dwypd.gov.za/ attention of Mr Zuko Bebula Tel No: (012) 359 0417/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 359 0238 

CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2026 at 16:00 

NOTES : 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 application to be unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical skills that are generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Further, personnel suitability checks, including security vetting, competency assessment will be conducted, as such transfer/promotion/appointment will made subject to positive outcomes of personnel suitability checks. Successful candidates shall be required to enter into performance agreement within three (3) months of assuming their duties in the Department, and within one (1) month of the date of their appointment conclude the prescribed contract of employment. Designated employees shall be required to disclose their financial interest within 30 days after assumption of duty. Appointments will only be made on the first notch of the advertised salary level. Note that in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2021, the Department will ensure the protection of applicants ‘personal information and only collect, use and retain applicants’ personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection processes. The Department shall safeguard such personal information against access by unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In the filling of these posts, It is the intention of the Department to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of this position and the candidature of persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference as 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.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: MONITORING, EVALUATION, RESEARCH AND COORDINATION REF NO: DWYPD/008/2026 

(Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied may re-apply) 

SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum (Level 15), full inclusive remuneration package 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, appropriate post graduate qualification (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Social Science, Development Studies or relevant qualifications; and (NQF level 9) and above qualification will be an added advantage; Certificate of Successful completion of the National School of Government’s SMS Pre-Entry Programme prior appointment. A minimum of 8 years experience at a senior managerial level. Proven experience in activism in the gender, youth and disability activisms; development, review and implementation of legislation and policies on socio-economic transformation, participation and empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities; stakeholder management at executive and community levels; management of gender-, youth- and disability-responsive planning, budgeting, monitoring evaluation and audit. Intimate knowledge of the legislative framework and regulatory requirement related to gender, youth and disability empowerment and participation; policy formulation, interpretation and implementation within government; socio-economic policy framework; international commitments and instruments relevant to gender, youth and disability advocacy and mainstreaming; mandate and strategic objectives of the Department. 

DUTIES : Provide transversal services in relation to Research, Knowledge Management, International Relations; Stakeholder Management and Monitoring and Evaluation for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Ensure research and knowledge management on the transformation and rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; develop and implement a research strategy on transformation and rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; establish and manage a centralised evidence-based knowledge hub on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities transformation issues. Manage and coordinate the provision of international relations, stakeholder participation and capacity building for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; manage the provision of international relations promoting the rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; manage and coordinate stakeholder participation in programmes promoting the rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; coordinate capacity building on mainstreaming for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Ensure effective government-wide monitoring and evaluation of policy priorities towards the transformation and empowerment of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; monitor the implementation of key priorities and government-wide interventions towards the transformation and empowerment of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; evaluate the effectiveness and impact achieved towards the transformation and empowerment of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Management of the Branch: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Coordination: effective, efficient and economic management of the Budget Programme and respective Sub Programmes. 

ENQUIRIES : Mbhazima Shiviti Tel No: (012) 359 0262 

NOTE : Preference will be given to Women and Persons with Disabilities. 

CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: DWYPD/009/2026 

Re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied may re-apply. 

SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), fully inclusive remuneration package 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and an appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in International Relations /Social Sciences, Development Studies as recognised by SAQA; Certificate of Successful completion of National School of the Government’s SMS Pre-Entry Programme prior appointment; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level. Proven experience in activism in the gender, youth and disabilities sectors; government policies and programmes analysis and consolidation; governance matters related to gender, youth and persons with disabilities; international relations, outreach programmes, stakeholder management at executive and community levels. Intimate knowledge of the legislative framework and regulatory requirements related to gender, youth and disability empowerment and participation; policy formulation, interpretation and implementation within government; international commitments and instruments relevant to gender, youth and disability advocacy and mainstreaming; mandate and strategic objectives of the Department. 

DUTIES : To manage and coordinate the provision of international relations, stakeholder participation and capacity building for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Manage the provision of international relations promoting the rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; promote alignment of national laws, legislation and policies to global, regional and sub-regional instruments to advance global integration; coordinate reporting on South Africa’s compliance with and performance in relation to national, international, regional and continental commitments; facilitate the establishment of mutually beneficial bilateral relations with strategic countries; manage and promote participation of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in bilateral and multilateral platforms to influence global agenda and decision-making. Manage and coordinate stakeholder participation in programmes promoting the rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; manage and coordinate inter-governmental relations to advance the rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; develop interactive platforms for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities to articulate their concerns, needs and challenges; engage other stakeholders on socio-economic transformation and implementation of rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; coordinate case management and establish referral and follow-up mechanisms; develop and maintain stakeholder databases; coordinate National Machineries for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; provide technical support and advisory services to stakeholders across all spheres of Government on transformation and rights of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities; coordinate capacity building on mainstreaming for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Management of the Sub Programme: manage the human and financial resources of the Chief Directorate; manage and report the strategic performance; manage risk mitigation and implement internal control systems. 

ENQUIRIES : Mbhazima Shiviti Tel No: (012) 359 0262 

NOTE : Preference will be given to Women and Persons with Disabilities.