ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Department of Education; Moses Kotane Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 469 000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education seeks an Assistant Director for Conditions of Service to manage HR administrative functions and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in HR management, with strong communication skills and proficiency in PERSAL. This role involves advising on staffing, remuneration, and supporting HR audits, making it essential for effective personnel management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in HR management/administration.
• Knowledge of SMS/MMS policies and public service legislation.
• Valid South African driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with personnel administrative aspects on conditions of service.
• Advise on staffing and remuneration.
• Compile reports and assist in HR audits.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, Access, and Presentation

Ability to solve complex salary-related matters

Education

Three-year National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

PERSAL

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

1. Reference Number: refs/022617
2. Directorate: Sub-Directorate: THRS
3. Number of Posts: 1
4. Package: R468 459 per annum

Requirements:

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Personnel Management or Public Management majoring in HR.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in human resource management/administration at a supervisory level or at a post equivalent to salary level 8/7.
• Experience in structuring packages for SMS/MMS members is an advantage.
• Knowledge of SMS/MMS policies, current education, and public service legislations, regulations, and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word, Access, and Presentation; PERSAL reporting experience.
• Ability to solve complex salary-related matters and perform manual salary calculations.
• Experience using human resource information systems for planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure, use of PERSAL, and provide expert advisory support.
• A valid South African driver’s license.

Duties:

• Ensure personnel administrative aspects on conditions of service are provided, policies maintained, and compliance ensured.
• Advise line managers and employees on conditions of service, staffing, and remuneration.
• Ensure effective and efficient conditions of service processes and SOPs.
• Compile reports, assist in HR audits, and ensure proper termination transactions on PERSAL.
• Advise finance on asset recovery and debt management related to terminations.
• Support members of SMS/MMS on service termination payments and benefits.
• Verify PILIR register before processing terminations.
• Train staff on documentation and policies related to resignations, retirements, and other exit procedures.
• Quality assure termination data entry on PERSAL.
• Participate in developing departmental HR policies, strategies, and manuals.
• Provide HR advisory services and ensure supervision and resource management within the unit.

Notes:

• Applications must be submitted on form Z83, fully completed, signed, and initialed.
• Attach a detailed CV; certified copies of qualifications are required only from shortlisted candidates.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• Suitable candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks and assessments.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Applications should be sent to the specified addresses or apply online.