DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENTS

Department of Infrastructure Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 897,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Johannesburg is seeking a Deputy Director in Recruitment and Appointments. The role involves managing recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with policies, and leading a team. Candidates must have a Human Resources qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7, five years of experience, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a package of R896,436 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience, 3 years at ASD level.
• PERSAL Certificate is mandatory.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee recruitment processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with service providers.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of GPG and DID policies and procedures

Conflict Management Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Human Resources Management

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENTS

• Reference Number : refs/023177
• Directorate : Human Resources Management
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 896 436.00 per annum. The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty

Requirements :

• A qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Human Resources Management. PERSAL Certificate is mandatory. A minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at ASD level. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of GPG and DID policies and procedures. Relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of Contracts. Management information knowledge. Project management methodologies. Project Management. People Management. Financial Management. Conflict Management Skills- Problem solving. Diversity awareness. Communication. Analytical. Initiative. Innovation/ continuous improvement. Planning and organising. Leadership. Negotiation and Influencing Attributes- Cost conscious. Flexible/ change oriented. Proactive and resourceful. Quality oriented. Innovative. Decisive. Credible and motivating.

Duties :

• Manage and oversee the function of recruitment, advertising, including the management of the department’s day to day relationship with external advertising agents, ensuring that adverts are placed. Authorise weekly advertising schedule and final advert proofs for placement. Assist with off-site recruiting activities including participation in job fairs and professional information sessions. Quality check pre-screening, short listing and interview facilitation to ensure compliance and effective utilisation of resources. Assist with pre-screening and facilitation of interview processes for MMS and SMS positions and when required. Provide inputs in terms of work priorities in accordance with business needs. Serve as committee member on on-boarding committee and provide inputs where required. Manage monthly handover and processing of appointments. Ensure monthly information is communicated to all stakeholders and appointments are announced. Develop and maintain relationships with service providers. Manage services rendered by service providers in terms of SLA’s. Manage orders created for service providers in order to avoid overspending. Review service providers on database and source providers in terms of expertise required where necessary. Review and implement recruitment processes to ensure effective time-to-fill metrics are achieved, while managing to achieve EE targets. Provide inputs into monthly reports and interpret data to provide meaningful analysis. Oversee graduate recruitment and Employment Equity as well as Disability recruitment programmes. Ensure all recruitment policies, procedures and techniques are adhered to and provide inputs for policy and strategy reviews through the development of internal controls. Manage equipment in assessment room. Sign performance agreements for subordinates based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage subordinates and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of subordinates according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by subordinates for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions. Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to subordinates on performance. Mentor and coach subordinates. Determine the Human Resources needs for subordinates in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for subordinates. Provide sufficient guidance to subordinates in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly subordinate meetings. Manage skills transfer between subordinates and outside technical assistants and/or consultants. Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance

Notes :

• In In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118.Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with the Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.The New Z83 form, obtainable from the GPG Professional Job Centre website, any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents, all other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job). It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 22-08-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Human Resources Management as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ experience, of which 3 years is at junior managerial 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 youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.