Administrative Officer: Human Rights, Ref No. LG 11/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and create an enabling environment for the successful mainstreaming of human rights concerns into the core functions of the Department of Local Government as well as municipalities.

Minimum Requirements

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

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Mainstreaming of human rights concerns into the core functions of the Department (creating an enabling environment for implementation); Deliver special projects on human rights concerns (external focus); Guidance and assistance to Municipalities with the institutionalisation of Human Rights Concerns at Municipalities; Provide administrative support regarding the human rights functions within the component; General administration.

Competencies

Working knowledge and understanding of the following: International, national, regional and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to the specific field of human rights; Specialised field of gender, youth, disability, HIV/AIDS, children, older persons, substance abuse and social cohesion; Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Knowledge and understanding of the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the Province and the activities of sister Departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Good written and verbal communication; Project Management; Report Writing; Team Player; Ability to prioritize and handle high volume of work; Have a multidisciplinary approach; Listening skills.

Remuneration

R 413 001 – R 486 501 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.

Notes

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.

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 086 137 0214. 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.

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