Public Service and Administration Director-General Yoliswa Makhasi noted that the public service is currently sitting at 42% of the required 50% equity representation in the senior management service level.
Cape Town – Government departments have been urged to intensify their efforts to ensure 50% representation of women in top public service positions.
Ahead of this year’s public service women management week, which starts on Monday, Makhasi noted that the public service is currently sitting at 42% of the required 50% equity representation in the senior management service level, which includes directors, chief directors, deputy directors-general and directors-general.
According to Makhasi, there is a need to eliminate gender oppression, patriarchy, sexism, racism, ageism and structural oppression by creating conducive working environments that enable women to live meaningful and dignified lives more especially contributing to decision-making which affects all areas of their lives.
Makhasi also wants discussions on the provision of adequate support systems and resources to deal with the impact of the economic burdens placed on women post-Covid-19 due to increased unemployment and unemployability within their family environments.
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