DEPUTY DIRECTOR- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Department of Community Safety; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Community Safety in Johannesburg is seeking a Deputy Director for Human Resource Development. The role manages training, skills development and learnerships, coordinates HRD strategy, and maintains the training database while aligning with the department's plan and SETA requirements.

You must have Matric and a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in HRM/HRD or equivalent, plus 3 years’ entry-level management experience; a code 08/10 driver’s

Qualifications

• Matric and National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Human Resource Management/HRD or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) / working as Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor or Moderator.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management, legislation, and public service regulation.
• Understanding of government programmes, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Demonstrated planning, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• To manage training, skills development, and learnerships.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and development programmes.
• Implement and monitor departmental HRD Strategy.
• Develop and manage departmental training database.
• Conduct orientation and induction programme.
• Monitor compliance of training programmes with legislation.
• Coordinate and develop the department’s WSP.
• Administer bursaries and study assistance.
• Develop learnership guidelines and curricula.
• Identify learnership areas aligned with the department’s plan and SETA.
• Establish, facilitate and implement learnership and mentorship programmes.
• Manage and implement performance management and development system.
• Develop and monitor performance management framework.
• Administer performance rewards and maintain the database.
• Provide technical advice on performance management issues.

Skills

Budgeting and financial management

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelors (NQF 7) in HR/HRD or equivalent

Job description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR- HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

• Reference Number : refs/057025
• Directorate : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R932 292.00 per annum. An all-inclusive remuneration package
• Enquiries : For Enquires Call Ms. Mmathethi Patjie 011 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847 (During office hours 08:00am – 16:00pm)

Requirements :

• A Matric and National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7), in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Relevant equivalent qualification. 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) /working experience i.e. Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator. No criminal record/ cases pending against you. A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation, strategies and public service regulation. Treasury regulation. Knowledge management. Understanding of government programs and projects. Applied strategic thinking. Applying technology. Knowledge of budgeting and financial management. Communication and information management. Continuous improvement. Citizen focus and responsiveness. Developing others. Diversity management. Impact and influence. Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems. Networking and Building Bonds. Planning and organizing. Problem-solving and decision-making. Project management. Team leadership. Team Worker. Flexible. Change orientated. Customer focus and credible. Interpersonal skill.

Duties :

• To manage training, skills development, and learnerships. Coordinate and facilitate training and development programmes. Implement and monitor departmental HRD Strategy. Develop and manage departmental training database. Conduct orientation and induction programme. Monitor compliance of training programmes with relevant legislation. Coordinate and develop the department’s WSP. Administer Bursaries and study assistance. Develop learnership guidelines and curricula. Identify learnership areas and alignment with the department’s strategic plan and SETA’s. Establish, facilitate and implement learnership and mentorship programmes. To manage and implement performance management and development system. Develop and monitor performance management framework. Administer performance rewards. Maintain performance management database. Provide technical advice and assistance on performance management issues.

Employer : Department of Community Safety

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Gauteng DCS is an equal opportunity and gender-sensitive employer, and it intends to promote retrospectivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996), the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources Directives will be taken into consideration.

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric?

Do you have National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7), in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Relevant equivalent qualification?

Do you have 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) /working experience i.e. Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator?

Do you have a valid code 08/10 driver’s licence ?

We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application.

Please Notes :

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