DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Strategic Management

Reference number: C6/26/6
Salary: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive remuneration package). Note: The remuneration package includes a basic (75% of packages), State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individuals’ personal needs.
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Gender Studies / Disability Studies / Public Administration/Public Management / Development Studies / Human Resource Management, or equivalent related technical field as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience in Special Programmes of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of integrated special programs, planning, budgeting, development and implementation and monitoring of special programmes. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity, Affirmative Action measures including gender and disability mainstreaming policies. Strong supervisory skills, negotiation, networking and relationship building skills. Problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Organisational skills (planning, leading, budgeting, coordination, time management, work prioritisation). Excellent research, analytical, reporting writing skills. Programme and project management skills. Capable of maintaining quality whilst working under pressure and adhering to deadlines. Ability to work independently and as a team player. Results and performance driven.

Duties

Draft calendar of events for a financial year and maintain effective and efficient development and management of coordinated gender and disability mainstreaming programs. Provide strategic support and advice to the Director on gender, youth and disability mainstreaming related programs. Facilitate mainstreaming of gender, youth and disability into organisational planning, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure high level of compliance with policy. Promotion of the rights of women, persons with disabilities, older persons, children and youth. Facilitate and coordinate mainstreaming of gender, disability and youth into other directorates’ policies, project designs and activities. Facilitate effective implementation of gender and disability frameworks for achieving gender parity and empowerment of persons with disability and youth. Facilitate and coordinate Change Management engagements. Lead in the development, review and amendment of organisational policies and strategies related to mainstreaming of gender and disability to ensure organisational policies and strategies are gender sensitive and responsive. Coordinate departmental participation in national campaigns. Prepare and present monthly and/ or quarterly special programs reports for management engagement. Research and disseminate gender and disability related information to all staff.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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