About the Role
The Western Cape Mobility Department is seeking a dedicated Administrative Officer in Human Rights to enhance the integration and mainstreaming of crucial human rights principles within its strategic frameworks. Based in Cape Town, this role plays a vital part in ensuring that the rights of priority groups—such as women, persons with disabilities, youth, children, older persons, and those affected by gender issues—are upheld and reflected across departmental policies and programs. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of public service in South Africa, fostering a more inclusive society for all.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of monitoring and evaluating departmental performances concerning these priority groups. This involves reporting on human rights issues, facilitating the coordination of sexual harassment matters, and supervising functions within the department. Your work will support the Western Cape Government’s commitment to human rights, making it not just a job, but a chance to be part of a meaningful mission that resonates with the community and promotes equality for all citizens.
About the Department
The Western Cape Mobility Department is dedicated to promoting accessibility and mobility for all individuals, particularly those in vulnerable positions. Its mandate includes fostering human rights and ensuring that all policies reflect the best practices in equality and non-discrimination. Working here means being part of a forward-thinking team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of citizens through effective public service and advocacy for human rights.
What You’ll Do
- Support the integration of human rights principles into departmental strategic frameworks and reports.
- Monitor and evaluate departmental performance related to priority groups, ensuring compliance with human rights standards.
- Report on human rights issues and facilitate the management of sexual harassment concerns within the department.
- Engage in managerial and supervisory functions to promote best practices in human rights advocacy.
- Develop and implement departmental action plans that align with human rights frameworks and policies.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree (or equivalent).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a human rights or related field.
- A valid code B or higher driving licence (applicants with disabilities that limit driving are encouraged to apply if they have reasonable access to transport).
- Knowledge of legislation and frameworks related to human rights, gender equality, disability, youth, and employment equity.
- Strong skills in project management, policy development, and operational management processes.
How to Apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in a human rights or related working environment; A valid code B or higher driving licence.NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on human rights, gender equality, disability, youth, and employment equity issues; Employment Equity Act, 1998; Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000; Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013; Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000; Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Instructions (promote the departmental objective/goal of gender-responsive budgeting to bring gender mainstreaming to public finances, which eventually results in gender- responsive budgets, etc.
); South Africa’s National Policy Framework for Woman’s Empowerment and Gender Equality; Gender Equality Strategic Framework for the Public Service; WCG Human Rights Mainstreaming Approach Framework; White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; National Strategic Framework on Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities; DPSA Policy on Reasonable Accommodation and Assistive Devices for Employees with Disabilities in the Public Service; Experience with the compilation and implementation of departmental human rights strategic frameworks departmental action plans, departmental human rights mainstreaming implementation reports; Project management; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems.
Skills needed: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Project Management; Written and Verbal Communication; Planning and Organising; Research, including the ability to analyse and interpret information; Report- writing; Presentation.
