DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

Department of Education; Moses Kotane Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 897 000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education seeks a Deputy Director for Transversal Human Resource Services. This role involves managing HR operations, overseeing recruitment and performance management, and ensuring compliance with HR legislation. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and significant HR management experience. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in HR Management.
• Knowledge of HR prescripts and public service legislation.
• Valid South African driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HRM operations at the district level.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and employee records.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and manage staff performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

HR information systems

Education

National Diploma/Degree qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Human Resource Management

Tools

PERSAL

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

MS Office

Job description

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

• Reference Number : refs/022635
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 896 436 per annum (an all-inclusive package)

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 plus a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Human Resources Management environment at a Junior Management/Assistant Director level. Knowledge and understanding of the current HR prescripts and public service legislations, regulations and policies. Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Demonstrative ability to use human resource information systems for planning, monitoring and reporting. Ability to work under pressure, use PERSAL and provide expert advisory support to business. Computer literacy in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access and MS Office. A valid South Africa driver’s license is required.

Duties :

• Manage the HRM operations at the district, in a matrix environment; oversee the sub-directorates conditions of service, performance management and development, recruitment and selection in accordance with the relevant prescripts and collective agreements with the Education sector. Coordinate implementation of the approved post and staff establishment. Manage employee records at the district. Establish system to ensure successful implementation of the operational plan as sponsored by Head Office. Provide input to the HRA budget plan. Fulfil the internal quarterly reporting requirements and provided analysis to management. Interpret HR Policies and prescripts. Establish systems to improve customer engagement on HR issues at the District. Supervise staff and manage their performance according to the PMS. Provide, co-ordinate and manage policy and procedure on Incapacity Leave for Ill-Health retirement (PILIR) and the management injury on duty. Management and capturing of posts establishment, creation, translations, vacancies and abolishment in accordance with affordability and priorities of the department on PERSAL. Ensure timeous implementation of changes on PERSAL / SAP and validation of PERSAL information. Manage the internal and external auditing of personnel administration matters and ensure that Auditor-General queries are appropriately managed. Supervise staff.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: Sebokeng College 6 Samuel Street; Zone 18, SEBOKENG Postal Address: Private Bag X067, Vanderbijlpark, 1900 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Closing Date : 06-06-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have 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?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Human Resources Management environment at a Junior Management/Assistant Director level?

Do you have a South African driver’s licence?

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.