NATIONAL DISABILITY REGISTRAR

KINGDOM OF ESWATINI | CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCY: NATIONAL DISABILITY REGISTRAR

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for appointment to the above post in the Civil Service tenable in the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

The candidate must have all of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in disability studies or special needs from a recognized and accredited institution is a requirement.

• Experience of not less than five (5) Years in disability services, disability advocacy and rights as well as data management

• Experience in social development and programme management will be an added advantage

• Knowledge of national disability legislations, policies as well as continental and international conventions e.g. (UNCRPD)

• Strong skills in data management, verification, and reporting

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and community outreach

• Computer literacy is critical

• Must be sober minded, empathetic, and of strong ethical character.

• High ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Qualifying candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shall receive and process applications for registration in the national register for persons with disabilities, voluntary organizations, institutions and non-profit making organizations

• Issue certificates for registration of voluntary organizations, institutions and non-profit making organizations

• Taking the necessary steps, with the assistance of the Director and the Minister, where necessary to set rules for updating the national register for Persons with Disabilities on a regular basis

• Removal of particulars of the person with disability who has ceased to be such a person

• Report, without delay, to the Royal Eswatini Police any unauthorized access to or tampering with information contained in the data base of the register

• Introduce security measures, including electronic security measures, to ensure confidentiality of information contained in the data base of the register and protecting such information from unauthorized access by any person unless is personnel staff of the Registrar

• Issue disability identity cards for persons with disabilities to access social benefits and services

• Prepare quarterly reports, conduct research and disseminate findings related to disability advocacy, social inclusion, education and training programmes; and

• Enforce disability related policies to promote compliance with relevant laws

• The Registrar shall be assisted by the Deputy Registrar to give effect to the Persons with Disability Act and Regulations

• Provide technical support to the Director, Disability Unit, in planning and decision-making

• Generate statistical reports and data analysis to inform policy, programs, and resource allocation

• Facilitate awareness and outreach programs to promote registration and inclusion

• Supervise and guide registration officers and other staff under the registrar’s office

SALARY

The basic salary is on Grade E4: E 616,920.00 rising to E 667, 774.00 per annum.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Hand deliver your application letter together with your Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of ID, Form 5 and Tertiary Certificates to the Executive Secretary’s Office No 4, Civil Service Commission. Foreign qualifications must be verified by the Eswatini Qualifications Authority (Education). Candidates who do not process the above qualifications should not apply as their applications will not be considered.

NB:
If you do not receive a response in a month’s time, it would mean that your application was not successful.

CLOSING DATE: 31st March, 2026