THE NATIONAL TREASURY 2nd PUBLIC SERVICE GENDER INDABA PRESENTATION PRESENTER: BUSI MTSWENI

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THE NATIONAL TREASURY 2nd PUBLIC SERVICE
GENDER INDABA PRESENTATION PRESENTER BUSI
MTSWENI
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NATIONAL TREASURYS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE 8
PRINCIPLE ACTION PLAN
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NATIONAL TREASURYS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE 8
PRINCIPLE ACTION PLAN
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NATIONAL TREASURYS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE 8
PRINCIPLE ACTION PLAN
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NATIONAL TREASURYS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE 8
PRINCIPLE ACTION PLAN
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NATIONAL TREASURYS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE 8
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CHALLENGES THAT THE NATIONAL TREASURY HAS FACED

• The Sector is mainly dominated by men
• Attraction and retention of women at SMS level
• 0 representation on women with Disabilities at
  SMS level

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CHALLENGES THAT THE NATIONAL TREASURY HAS FACED

• General lack of knowledge, understanding and
  drive of gender concepts and mainstreaming
• Lack of dedicated Gender Focal Point and
  continuity pertaining to Gender Mainstreaming,
  resulting in lack of mainstreaming
  implementation, enforcement and monitoring

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INTERVENTIONS TAKEN

• An Executive Development Programme has been
  established in partnership with GIBS
• A Gender Strategy for National Treasury is
  currently being developed
• Established Mentorship Programme focusing on
  empowering Graduates
• Accelerating the appointment of women in BEE
  initiatives and employment equity

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FUTURE PLANS

• Lobby political will to implement Gender
  Mainstreaming
• Establish a dedicated Gender Focal Point
• Hold managers accountable for their hiring
  practices

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FUTURE PLANS

• Ensure representation of women in all levels of
  the hierarchy of National Treasury, as well as
  active participants in decisions that affect them
  directly.
• Strengthen relationships and collaborate with
  other Government Departments and Gender
  Institutions.
• Compliance, as well as an effective monitoring
  and evaluation system with clear indicators for
  gender equality, needs to be put in place.