This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
- Reference number
- DWYPD/009/2026
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), fully inclusive remuneration package
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
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.
Where to send your application
Applicants are urged to submit the applications using this URL https://recruitment.dwypd.gov.za/ General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Mr Zuko Bebula Tel No: (012) 359 0417/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 359 0238
Enquiries
Mbhazima Shiviti Tel No: (012) 359 0262
Note
Preference will be given to Women and Persons with Disabilities.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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