Director : Human Resource Administration and Management

Department of Higher Education and Training; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,267,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African government department is seeking a Director of Human Resource Administration and Management in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will provide strategic HR leadership, implement policies, and oversee recruitment processes. Applicants should have an NQF level 7 qualification and 5 years of managerial experience in HR. The role offers a competitive salary package of R1 266 714 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, and related regulations.
• Training as a PERSAL HR manager will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on Human Resource Management.
• Develop and implement HR Management policies and oversee recruitment.
• Facilitate the implementation of PILIR and manage exit strategy.

Skills

Human Resource Management

Leadership

Financial Management

Change Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem Solving & Analysis

Education

NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource/Public Management/Social Sciences

Job description

Overview

Job title : Director : Human Resource Administration and Management

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : September 30, 2025

REF NO : DHET 08 / 09 / 2025

Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in the field of Human Resource / Public Management / Social Sciences Management or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle / senior managerial level within a Human Resource Management environment.
• Indepth knowledge and working experience in transactional Human Resource Management within recruitment, conditions of services and PERSAL system management.
• Training as a PERSAL HR manager will be an added advantage.
• Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Resource Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act, PSCBC Resolutions, Government financial systems and processes, Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of Compensation of Employee budgeting system. Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Care, Excellent Communication Skills. Ability to pay attention to details and work through high volume of data.

Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on Human Resource Management and Administration functions of the Department.
• Develop and implement Human Resource Management and Administration policies. Administer recruitment of candidates, facilitate selection processes and oversee the appointment of suitable candidates on PERSAL at head office, support Regional Offices and Colleges.
• Facilitate the implementation of PILIR, conduct trends analysis and ensure full compliance. Facilitate and oversee the management of departmental exit strategy and ensure adequate analysis of outcome of exit interviews

CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2025

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