Administrative Officer: Human Rights, Ref No. LG 40/2025

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the implementation of external human rights programmes and special projects and create an enabling environment for the mainstreaming of human rights concerns such as HIV/AIDS, Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and children into the core functions of the Department and all 30 municipalities in the Western Cape.

An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years administrative experience.

None.

Assist in the following: Providing guidance and assistance to municipalities with the institutionalisation of human rights concerns such as, Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS and children; Capacitating municipal focal units through capacity building workshops, awareness raising sessions and consultations for the advancement and implementation of human rights concerns, Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and HIV/AIDS children at municipalities; Maintaining and supporting human rights structures at municipalities for continued transformation of local Government and attend workshops, inter-departmental meetings, conferences on HIV/AIDS, Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and Children; Mainstreaming of Human Rights concerns such as (Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and HIV/AIDS, children into the core functions of the department; Support special projects on human rights concerns such as Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, and Children HIV/AIDS, at municipalities; Maintain a sustainable partnership with civil society, community-based organisations, NGO's, Municipalities and inter-departmental forums on Gender, Human Trafficking, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS, and Children concerns as applicable to allocated portfolios; Minutes taking and report writing, all general and financial administrative support, calendar management and maintaining data bases and filing systems for all programmes.

Knowledge of the following: Events and project management; Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS, and Children related policies and practices; A broad understanding of how Gender, Youth, Disability, Elderly, HIV/AIDS, and Childrens concerns affect Municipalities and communities; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and Internet); Financial management; Project management including monitoring, evaluation and report writing skills; Presentation and stakeholder management skills; Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Willingness to work irregular hours and travel as required; It will bean advantageous to have 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.

R R per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition to 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and 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.

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