DIRECTOR DISABILITY

KINGDOM OF ESWATINI | CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCY : DIRECTOR DISABILITY

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:

• Master’s Degree in Disability Studies or Special Needs from a recognized and accredited institution is a must and a requirement

• Must have done a Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Studies or Special Needs from a recognized and accredited institution

• At-least 10 years of progressive experience in disability rights and issues, social development, or special needs with a minimum of 3 years at management level.

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

• Proven experience in policy development, program management, and stakeholder engagement

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

• 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

• Provide overall vision and direction for disability-related programs and services

• Lead the formulation, review, and implementation of disability policies, strategies, and frameworks

• Advise the Principal Secretary and senior Management on disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility as well as on new and emerging issues

• Design and oversee national programs that promote empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities

• Ensure disability issues are mainstreamed across Government initiatives and service delivery

• Coordinate with ministries, agencies, and stakeholders to harmonize disability interventions

• Build and maintain partnerships with organizations or persons with disabilities, civil society, and development partners

• Represent the Ministry/Department in national, regional, and international forums on disability matters

• Promote awareness and advocacy campaigns to advance disability rights

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Disability Registrar and other staff in the Department

• Manage Departmental resources, including budget preparation, financial oversight, and staff development

• Ensure compliance with national legislation as well as continental and international conventions (e.g., UNCRPD)

• Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating disability programs and policies

• Prepare and submit periodic reports, briefs, and recommendations to the Principal Secretary

• Use data and evidence to inform decision-making and improve service delivery

• Draft policy papers, briefs, and recommendations for Government decision-making

• Advise on legislative reforms and regulatory frameworks to strengthen disability inclusion

• Ensure alignment of national disability initiatives with global best practices

SALARY

The basic salary is on Grade F1: E 752, 102.00 rising to E 814, 100.00 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