Deputy Director: Employment Equity and Transformation Full Time

Job Requirements

A NQF7 qualification in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Transformation / Development Studies or relevant qualification. 3-5 years of managerial experience in an employment equity and transformation / human resources environment. Key Requirements: Proven experience leading employment equity, transformation, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in a large organization. Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing Employment Equity Plans, transformation policies, and related strategies. Experience coordinating statutory Employment Equity reporting and compliance with the Employment Equity Act and regulations. Experience in stakeholder engagement and representing an organisation in interdepartmental or external transformation forums. Experience conducting research, benchmarking, and policy analysis on employment equity and transformation matters. Experience designing and delivering transformation- related workshops, training, and educational interventions. Experience coordinating investigations and compliance audits related to unfair discrimination and transformation matters. Experience compiling management reports, briefs, speeches and presentations for senior management and 97 governance structures. Experience managing small teams and overseeing sub-directorate administrative and financial responsibilities. Experience in monitoring the implementation of projects and evaluating the impact of transformation interventions. Knowledge of public sector governance frameworks (PFMA, Public Service Regulations) and employment equity legislation. Strong written and verbal communication, report writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Project and programme management skills, including the ability to set targets, monitor delivery, and report on outcomes.

Duties

Develop, review and implement Employment Equity & Transformation policies, procedures and projects: Develop, implement and periodically review departmental Employment Equity and Transformation policies, strategies, plans and frameworks. Drive transformation initiatives aligned to national priorities and departmental objectives. Provide advisory services to management on EE compliance, diversity management and inclusive workplace practices. Plan, initiate and manage transformation-related projects and programmes; set targets and monitor delivery. Stakeholder management: Provide expert guidance and advisory support on transformation matters to internal and external stakeholders. Represent the department in interdepartmental and external transformation forums and build strategic partnerships (e.g., organised labour, other departments). Act as Secretariat to the Departmental Employment Equity Committee and coordinate committee processes. Research and analysis: Conduct research and analysis on emerging trends, best practices, and policy developments related to employment equity and transformation. Prepare briefs, submissions, speeches, and management reports based on research and benchmarking. Use evidence to inform policy and recommend interventions to improve equity and inclusion outcomes. Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Monitor the implementation of Employment Equity and Transformation interventions, evaluate their impact, and report on progress. Coordinate and monitor EE surveys, compliance audits, and investigation processes relating to unfair discrimination. Coordinate the compilation and submission of statutory Employment Equity Plans and Reports and present findings to governance structures. Sub-directorate management: Manage the human resources of the Sub-directorate, including supervision, training, and performance management. Monitor and recommend budgetary allocations, and manage sub-directorate administrative functions and assets. Provide inputs into strategic, annual performance and operational plans and ensure timely reporting.

What is the Salary

R896 436 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Location

Sunnyside, Pretoria

How to Apply

Ms K Xaluva Tel No: (012) 394 1563 / L Mdashe Tel No: (012) 394 3103

can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject-line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.

Apply Before:

3/30/2026

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Additional Information

In terms of the dtic’s EE requirements, preference will be given to African males, Coloured females, White males and persons with disabilities. 98

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