Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) – South Africa

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is a national department under the national government of South Africa.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is mandated to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.

The vision of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is of a transformed, inclusive society free from all forms of discrimination and capable of self-actualisation.

The mission of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is to provide strategic leadership, advocacy and coordination to government departments and the country on mainstreaming socio-economic empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities.

The values of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities are tolerance and respect in the workplace, professionalism, continuous learning, integrity, caring, accountability, inclusivity and empowerment.

Overseeing Department/Entity

Reporting Entities

  • National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister

  • Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga (Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities) (ANC)

Deputy Minister

  • Ms Mmapaseka Steve Emily Letsike (Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities) (ANC)

Director General

  • Adv Mikateko Joyce Maluleke

Chief of Staff

  • Ms Zandile Mthembu

Chief Financial Officer

  • Ms Desree Legwale

Deputy Directors General

  • Mr Mpho Buntse (Community Outreach)
  • Ms Ranji Reddy (Acting: Policy Stakeholder Coordination and Knowledge Management)
  • Ms Welhemina Reshoketswe Tshabalala (Social Transformation and Economic Empowerment)

Senior Management

  • Mr Nkosana Kose (Director: Office of the Director General)
  • Adv Mikateko Maluleke (Information Officer [PAIA])
  • Ms Val Mathobela (Chief Director: Office of the Director General)
  • Ms Nondumiso Ngqulunga (Deputy Information Officer [PAIA])
  • Ms Unathi Sityata (Head of Office)

Communications Officers

  • Mr Sibusiso Khoza (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
  • Ms Nompendulo Mkhatshwa (Media Liaison Officer)
  • Mr Cassius Selala (Head: Communications)

Secretaries

  • Ms Lesego Itumeleng
  • Ms Bongi Mapalweni (Deputy Director: Management Secretariat)
  • Ms Rammata Rabalao (Assistant Executive Personal Assistant)
  • Ms Pamela Salusalu (PA: Deputy Minister)

Contact Details

The contact details of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Building, 1st Floor, Pretoria
Postal Address:Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone:012 359 0000
Email:ministry@dwypd.gov.za
Website:www.dwypd.gov.za