assistant director: gender equality and special projects, Ref No. LDOE 182/01/2026

Apply for assistant director: gender equality and special projects at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: transversal services / special projects

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 182/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Head Office, Polokwane

Minimum Qualification

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Experience Required

5 years in Social Development and Gender Equality Mainstreaming

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Policy Development and Strategy Implementation
  • Gender and Disability Mainstreaming
  • Project and Campaign Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
  • Knowledge of Public Service Equality Frameworks
  • Analytical and Monitoring Skills
  • Financial and Team Management.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience
  • At least three (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level (Salary Level 7/8) within Gender Empowerment, Social Development, or related fields.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Develop and execute policies and strategies that promote the empowerment of women, youth, and persons with disabilities
  • Coordinate Gender Equality and Women Empowerment programs throughout the provincial education sector
  • Lead mainstreaming initiatives to ensure disability and youth considerations are integrated into all departmental functions
  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of GDY (Gender, Disability, and Youth) issues to ensure organizational compliance
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to improve the integration of socio-economic projects
  • Manage time-bound advocacy campaigns, including environmental awareness and women-in-sector initiatives.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921. 111

Reference No:

LDOE 182/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 182/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will undergo a practical exercise. This typically involves drafting a project plan for a provincial awareness campaign (e.g., 16 Days of Activism) or proposing a strategy to improve disability access within schools.
The role covers diverse advocacy and awareness projects. This ranges from 'Women in Science' campaigns to 'Green Car' environmental initiatives, requiring a high degree of project management flexibility.
Mainstreaming involves ensuring that gender, disability, and youth perspectives are not just 'side projects,' but are built into every policy, budget, and program the Department of Education creates.

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