Deputy Director: Diversity Management

Requirements

• NQF 7 qualification in Public Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Industrial and Organisational Psychology.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Assistant Director or Middle Management level in diversity management/transformation environment.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Relevant DPSA Prescripts.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package).
• Management skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Analytical and Innovative thinking.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Decision making.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.
• Policy development skills.
• Planning and organising skills.

Duties

• Coordinate the development of diversity management policies, strategies, processes and procedures and ensure implementation thereof.
• Manage the development and implementation of the Employment Equity plan.
• Manage the implementation of Harassment programmes.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of Gender and Disability programmes.
• Manage Resources.

How to apply

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Application form (Z83) should be accompanied by a recently updated CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring their originally certifies copies of their qualifications, ID and drivers licence.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• 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.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Kindly note that: successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance in terms of a criminal record check, verifications of qualifications.
• All short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, for which the logistics will be communicated by the department.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.