Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Position Title: Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Reference Number: CGE COO 11/2025

Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Office/Unit: Chief Executive Office
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary Level: 13
Remuneration: R1 216 824.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Contract Type: 5-year performance-based contract

Date Posted: 12 December 2025
Closing Date: 9 January 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Commission for Gender Equality seeks a highly experienced and visionary Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide strategic leadership, direction and operational oversight across key departments, and to ensure effective implementation of the CGE’s mandate and organisational strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The COO will:

• Provide leadership, direction, support and advice to:
  • Provincial Offices
  • Information and Technology Department
  • Human Resources Department
  • Communications Department
• Manage overall CGE operations.
• Develop and manage the implementation of annual performance plans.
• Establish and manage monitoring, evaluation and control interventions for the day-to-day delivery of the organisational strategy.
• Oversee the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of strategic projects within the CGE.
• Prudently manage the organisation’s resources within budget guidelines and in line with relevant legislation.
• Manage relevant operational policies, procedures and guidelines, and oversee the proper and accurate management of the CGE at all times, particularly within departments under your leadership.
• Manage, mentor and develop teams under your supervision.
• Manage and coordinate engagements with stakeholders.
• Ensure that the CGE and its employees under your management comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the strategic direction of the CGE aligns with relevant national, regional and international instruments.
• Advise the CEO on strategic and operational matters requiring his/her attention.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), LLM, or equivalent qualification at NQF level 9.
• A minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience in a human rights environment
  • OR 3 years’ executive management experience working within human rights bodies.
• Training in good governance will be an added advantage.
• Critical experience in the following fields:
  • Human rights
  • Social sciences
  • Law
  • Communications
  • Information technology
  • Organisational development (advantageous)
• Demonstrated track record as a transformational leader with strong managerial skills, a clear vision and focused action.
• Experience in the preparation and management of strategic and operational plans.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legal prescripts on gender equality, particularly Constitutional law.

Competencies

• Strategic capability and leadership
• Programme and project management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People management and development
• Knowledge management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Change management
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of research principles and practices
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation
• Understanding of communications and stakeholder management requirements and processes
• Legal support and service delivery innovation
• Client orientation and customer focus

How to Apply

It is mandatory that applicants submit the following:

1. Comprehensive CV and motivational letter
2. Certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualifications
3. Telephone details and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees

All the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to:
Email: recruitment@cge.org.za

Important:

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualifications.

Employment Equity and Additional Information

The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The Commission for Gender Equality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of fair representation in terms of race, gender and disability.

Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment.

Enquiries (Not for Applications)

For enquiries only (no applications):

• Contact Person: Mr. Silas Maloka – HR Manager
• Tel: 011 403 7182 or 069 007 0944

Head Office Address:
2 Kotze Street, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017