Assistant Director

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 469 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health department is seeking an Assistant Director for EPWP Training Coordination. This role involves planning and coordinating training programs, supporting participants, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant diploma or degree, a minimum of five years' experience in training, and proven analytical and facilitation skills. A valid driver's license is required. This position offers a competitive salary of R468,459 per annum with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant qualification.
• Five years of experience in training or HR development, including three years at a supervisory level.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate EPWP training courses.
• Monitor and support EPWP participants’ training.
• Liaise with stakeholders on training.
• Compile reports on training outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of National Qualifications Framework Act

Project management

Report writing

Facilitation skills

Analytical skills

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Social Sciences/Public Administration/Human Resources Development

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR- EPWP TRAINING COORDINATION

• Reference Number: REFS/035103
• Directorate: DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES (EPWP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R468 459.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Human Resources Development or related.
• Knowledge of National Qualifications Framework Act, Ministerial Determination for Expanded Public Works Programme, Skills Development Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), public procurement processes, project management, report writing, facilitation and analytical skills.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in training or human resources development environment within the Public Service of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level.
• Computer literacy and valid driver’s licence.
• Experience in the Expanded Public Works Programme will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Planning of Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) training courses and skills programmes.
• Coordinate training for EPWP participants in line with the National Qualifications Framework and skills development plans.
• Monitor and support EPWP participants’ training.
• Liaise with districts, training service providers, National Departments and relevant stakeholders on training.
• Develop EPWP participants’ career exit strategy.
• Coordinate skills audit of EPWP participants.
• Ensure that training conducted is reported onto the national EPWP Reporting System.
• Efficient use of resources in compliance to the PFMA.
• Qualitative monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Ability to strengthen the programme through collaboration and partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate capacity building sessions for EPWP participants.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports on training.
• Present reports in EPWP forums and meetings.
• Planning and organizing work to achieve objectives that meet service standards; applying problem solving strategies as a manager in the public service; managing own performance and development; planning service delivery to meet client expectations and communicating as a manager in the public service.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail].
• NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.
• Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).
• Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified.
• (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from SAQA.
• Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993.
• It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date

03-02-2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have three (3) years National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Social Sciences / Public Administration / Human Resources Development or related?
• Do you have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in training or human resources development environment within the Public Service of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.