Deputy Director: Capacity Development

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 792,000 - 1,072,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs in Johannesburg seeks a Deputy Director: Capacity Development to lead capacity-building initiatives across municipalities. You will coordinate stakeholder engagements, monitor reporting, and guide the implementation of HR standards and development programmes.

Requirements include Matric and a SAQA-recognised NQF Level 7 in HRD/HRM/Industrial Psychology with 3–5 years supervisory experience; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Development / Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years of supervisory (ASD) level experience in HR Development / Capacity Building environment.
• Skills Development Facilitator and ETD Practitioner certificates are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support the implementation of the Municipal Staff Regulations, Professionalisation framework, 13 HR Standards and scarce/critical skills strategy.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with municipalities on HR standards and capacity-building initiatives.
• Manage relationships with LG SETA and municipalities; represent CoGTA at LG SETA engagements.
• Provide technical and hands-on support to training units in municipalities; develop Skills Audit processes and Workplace Skills Plans.
• Direct capacity-building programs and ensure timely reporting and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Project Management

Report Writing

Budget Management

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organizing

Education

Matric + NQF Level 7 in HR Development/HR Management/Industrial Psychology

Job description

Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Deputy Director: Capacity Development

• Reference Number : REFS/057051
• Directorate : Capacity Development
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R932 292. 00 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Development / Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Coupled with 3-5 years of experience at a supervisory (ASD) level in Human Resource Development / Capacity Building environment. A Skills Development Facilitator and Education Training and Development Practitioner Certificates will be an added advantage. Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder management, Conflict Management, Communication, Project Management, MS office, Report Writing, Budget Management, Leadership, capability and strategic thinking, Interpersonal skills, Supervisory Skills, Planning and Organizing, Risk Management and Problem Solving. A valid driver's licence.

Duties :

• Monitor and ensure support in the implementation of the Municipal Staff Regulations, Professionalisation framework, 13 Human Resource (HR) Standards and scarce and critical skills strategy: Provide guidance and advice with regards to the implementation Municipal Staff Regulations, Professionalisation framework, 13 Human Resource Standards and scarce and critical skills strategy through municipal engagements. Ensure the coordination and facilitation of meetings with municipalities with regards to the Municipal Staff Regulations, Professionalisation framework, 13 Human Resource Standards and scarce and critical skills strategy. Manage the relationship between Local Government (LG) SETA and the Municipalities. Represent both COGTA and municipalities at LG SETA engagements. Manage the relationship between key stakeholders and Municipalities. Represent Gauteng CoGTA at DCOG (national COGTA) meetings, and report on capacity building initiatives in the province. Manage the updating of monthly reports timeously. Ensure the provision of quarterly reports timeously. Quality assure and ensure the provision of quarterly reports timeously. Provide technical and hands on support to the training and learning development units in municipalities: Monitor and ensure the compilation of the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Report by all 11 Municipalities as well as the skills audit process. Develop Skills Audit Template and process flow. Provide guidance and support on implementation of Skills Audit process. Ensure the functioning of Workplace Skills Committees in Municipalities. Direct and facilitate capacity building programs through coordination, collaboration, leveraging and consolidation of various sector initiatives and strategic established stakeholders. Share knowledge and best practice with regards to capacity building. Manage and facilitate various engagements including stakeholder engagements, joint HR forums. Facilitate and manage capacity building programs for municipalities (Soft Skills): Ensure the development of materials for selected soft skills training. Manage and coordinate trainings at various municipalities. Facilitate the identified trainings. Manage the update monthly reports timeously. Quality assure and ensure the provision of quarterly reports timeously. Perform Deployment functions at identified municipalities: Manage and provide support at identified municipalities in respect to Pillar 5: Building Institutional Capabilities namely. Monitor senior vacancies. Monitor critical vacancies and scarce vacancies. Report on training that is facilitated by COGTA. Follow-up and action the recommendations made by South African Board of People Practice (SABPP). Lead the pillar in meetings with both the identified municipalities and the CoGTA team. Manage and update all progress reports. Escalate all challenges to both CoGTA and identified municipalities. Management of Sub Directorate: Management of day-to-day operations. Plan and delegate work and monitor progress. Manage weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings. Manage the skills development plan of the Sub Directorate. Manage the PMDS of the Sub Directorate. Manage the audit finding and queries of the Sub Directorate. Facilitate the review and planning sessions and the submission of the strategic, operational plans, reports of the programme.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver's license requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments; one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Development / Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience at a supervisory (ASD) level in Human Resource Development / Capacity Building environment?

Do you have the following competencies: A Skills Development Facilitator and Education Training and Development Practitioner Certificates will be an added advantage. Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder management, Conflict Management, Communication, Project Management, MS office, Report Writing, Budget Management, Leadership, capability and strategic thinking, Interpersonal skills, Supervisory Skills, Planning and Organizing, Risk Management and Problem Solving?

Do you have a Driver's License?