Commission for Gender Equality
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Handling and investigating complaints lodged by members of the public.
Referring matters to the Equality Court.
Litigating on behalf of complainants.
Monitoring the operations and functioning of Courts in the Province.
Conducting mediation for the purposes of resolving disputes.
Drafting inputs with gender perspective to proposed legislation, regulations and prescripts concerning gender equality.
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Forging good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensuring implementation of the Annual Performance Plan.
Reporting challenges regarding complaints handling to the Provincial Manager (PM) and to the HOD Legal.
Perform any other duties as may be requested from time to time by the PM or HOD Legal.
Liaise with the courts in matters referred by the CGE.
Identify issues on systematic complaints in consultation with HOD Legal for purpose monitoring and litigation
Qualifications
Requirements:
Matric
B. Proc or LLB degree, LL.M will be advantageous.
Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court, with a minimum of three years’ post admission experience.
Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
Experience in Human Rights law and litigation.
Extensive knowledge of the operations of Equality Courts.
Sound understanding of gender issues.
Apply via company website ( ) or
cge.org.za