The South African Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has officially declared its latest recruitment intake for May 2026. This cycle opens up prime employment opportunities for passionate, compliance-driven South African citizens ready to take the role of Assistant Director: Social Governance and Regulations for the Rights of Women.
Coordinate the development and implementation of the policies and legislations on social justice, empowerment and transformation of Women: Provide inputs in the drafting of new policies or legislative proposals that promote social justice, Women’s empowerment, Gender equality and transformation; Identify gaps or challenges on the existing policies and propose amendments where possible; Conduct research and gender analysis to inform policy content; Collect data to ensure proposed laws align with constitutional provisions and international commitments; Attend briefings with stakeholders on policies identified for implementation; Compile reports on implemented programmes.
Participate in the development and implementation of a regulatory framework on social justice, empowerment and participation of Women: Participate in the consultation with relevant departments regarding the review of the Nation Strategic Plan on Gander based Violence and Femicide and Gender machinery framework; Participate in the coordination of designated provincial stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the Nation Strategic Plan on Gender based Violence and Femicide and Gender machinery framework.
Coordinate Stakeholders: Develop, update and maintain the database of stakeholders; Follow-up and ensure that the stakeholders implement the recommended decisions by the structures; Resolve queries referred by stakeholders and provide information where necessary; Ensure that the stakeholders participate in the programme implementation; Handle enquiries on GBV related issues.
Support the process of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems: Collect and collate information on programmes initiatives. Create data base and generate information one stop shop models. Develop project reporting templates. Coordinate reporting by stakeholders and DWYPD(Provincial) and ensure the reports are submitted on time. Serve as secretariat support for the programme and engagements with stakeholders: Provide administrative support for the Unit. Provide logistical arrangement support for the unit and the projects. Provide general office support to the unit.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered suitably qualified for the role, you need to adhere to the following eligibility criteria:
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Social or Human Sciences, Development Studies, or Social Work.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
In addition, applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in a related field.
How to Apply for DWYPD Recruitment 2026
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Forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The DirectorGeneral, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Pretoria CBD. Another option is to submit application through email as a single scanned document/one PDF attachment to the email addresses: Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za (kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb)
