DEPUTY DIRECTOR; GOVERNANCE AND REGULATIONS RIGHTS OF YOUTH

Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

Reference number: DWYPD/015/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric Certificate and an NQF7 bachelor’s degree as recognised by SAQA in Youth Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ first level/middle management experience in youth development/stakeholder or related field. Knowledge: Legislation, governance framework and prescripts applicable; Knowledge of the National Youth Policy, NYDA Act, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Protocol and Etiquette, Political processes, functions and context, Understanding and appreciation of Youth Development, Research.

Duties

Provide technical and advisory support to principals to make informed decisions; Support management on Parliamentary matters; Compile Cabinet Memos when requested; Develop submissions and briefing notes for the political principals, Draft speaking notes for the principals; Draft Cabinet Memorandums; Manage and coordinate national youth engagements to advance youth development; Manage national youth engagements to advance youth development; Manage the implementation of quarterly National Youth Machinery meetings, Conceptualise and manage youth development outreach projects., Facilitate participation of stakeholders in national projects to advance youth development.; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development; Coordinate international stakeholder engagements to advance youth development, and facilitate participation of stakeholders in international youth development events. Provide support in coordination of international multilateral and bilateral engagements (UN, AU, SADC, BRICS, IBSA, Commonwealth, Non-Aligned Movements, and bilateral engagements).: Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of national projects that advance youth development; Facilitate implementation, monitor, evaluate and report progress of international projects that advance youth development; Report progress on bilateral and multilateral international engagements that advance youth development to stakeholders; Draft cluster and cabinet memorandums on relevant international projects and facilitate their presentation., Provide support in NYDA performance oversight. Compile quarterly NYDA Monitoring reports; Plan and monitor implementation of NYDA site visits, coordinate responses to Parliamentary questions directed to the NYDA, and facilitate approval of the quarterly tranche payments of the NYDA. Facilitate appointment and induction of the NYDA Board. Facilitate approval and monitor implementation of the Shareholder Compact, and quality control the plans and reports of the NYDA. Supervise and ensure the effective utilisation of human and material resources; Allocate work and resources to subordinates to ensure that priorities, targets and deadlines are achieved; supervise and manage staff, including performance management, development, discipline and workplace support. Sign and submit leave forms within the prescribed timeframes.

Where to send your application

Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr OJ Fourie at 079 507 0127

Note

Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured, Female/Male, as well as persons with disabilities as these groups are underrepresented in this post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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