Human Rights Officer: Corporate Service Management, Ref No. DOI 90/2024 Details Closing Date 2024/07/08 Reference Number WCG240528-4 Tracking Number DOI 90/2024 Job Title Human Rights Officer: Corporate Service Management, Ref No. DOI 90/2024 Department Department of Infrastructure Salary level 8 Enquiries Mr D Kilian at (021) 483 9597 Job Type Permanent Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Western Cape Location - Town / City Cape Town Job Purpose The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to implement and facilitate departmental responsibilities in respect of human rights. An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification).A minimum of 1-year relevant experience; 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. Recommendation None. Key Performance Areas The responsibility for department integration of Human Rights issues (gender, disability, youth and children) while also driving external programmes as per Human Rights Strategic Framework; The implementation of departmental policies and programmes with a focus on Human Rights (gender, disability, youth and children) in the Department; The provision of guidance, advice and support on human rights policies and practices to all stakeholders (management, functional units, co-workers, NGO’s, civil organisations); The co-ordination of specific gender, disability and youth training for all staff to ensure that the Human Rights are integrated into all aspects of the work; The establishment of partnerships and facilitation of inter–sectoral collaboration between the Department, NGO’s and civil organisations with a focus on gender,disability, youth and children and related to Infrastructure; Acting as link to the Provincial Directorate Human Rights and this Department. Knowledge of the following: Application of relevant legislation; National and provincial policies on human rights, gender, disabilities, youth and children; Transversal HIV/AIDS policy; Human rights policies and practices; Transformation processes; Employment equity processes; Affirmative action process; Departmental Strategic and Service Delivery Plan; Departmental objectives; Departmental operational strategies; Working knowledge of systems (e.g. ECM); Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office; Good planning; Interpersonal; Record keeping. Remuneration R 376 413 per annum (Salary level 8) Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214 . For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Policy The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government. This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. Processing Delete Account? Remove Personal Information? Cancel Request to Remove Personal Information? Terms&Conditions Incomplete Profile You need a complete profile before you can make applications. Would you like to complete your profile now? Incomplete Applications You have incomplete applications, view the application to complete Apply Nothing yet! Profile Import Options Log In Only: Just log in and do not change my profile. Import and Keep: Import my profile and update matched sections. KEEP sections that do not match. Be sure to clean up any duplicates. Import and Delete: Import my profile and update matched sections. DELETE sections that do not match. #J-18808-Ljbffr