Senior Manager, HR Records & Registry

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 487,000 - 574,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for an Assistant Director: People Management Records. The role focuses on securing and managing HR records across CSC client departments, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will lead the registry operations, establish electronic records systems, and oversee archiving and disposal processes. A 3‑year National Diploma or B‑Degree and 5 years of public sector records management experience with a valid driving

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislative and governance requirements related to records management.
• Knowledge of Provincial Archives and National Archives prescripts.
• Understanding of retention scheduling and disposal authorisations.
• Familiarity with public service procedures and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe-keeping, storage, retrieval and disposal of people-management records for the CSC.
• Establish and maintain an electronic records management system and archiving/disposal processes.
• Oversee the Document Control unit at the People Management Walk-in Centre and support courier services.
• Plan workload for the registry, review procedures, conduct risk analysis and maintain risk register.

Skills

Records management

Governance & compliance

Project management

Labour relations

Performance management

Policy development

Education

National Diploma/B-Degree or higher

5 years public sector records management experience

Valid Code B or higher driving licence

Job description

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for an Assistant Director: People Management Records. The role focuses on securing and managing HR records across CSC client departments, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

You will lead the registry operations, establish electronic records systems, and oversee archiving and disposal processes. A 3‑year National Diploma or B‑Degree and 5 years of public sector records management experience with a valid driving