Senior Practitioner Human Resource Development and Performance Management

Labour; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 372,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

Labour in the Western Cape invites applications for a Senior Practitioner in Human Resource Development and Performance Management. The role runs on a three-year contract with a salary of R413 001 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits, based in the Western Cape.

Responsibilities include coordinating HRD initiatives province-wide, managing the performance system, implementing internships and induction programmes, and overseeing division resources. Closing date 05 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Two years' functional experience in HRM/Training/Performance Management services.
• NQF Level 6 qualification in HRD/Training/Management recognised by SAQA.
• Knowledge of PSA, PSR, PFMA, SDA, SDLA, LRA, BCEA, EEA, POPIA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of HRD initiatives in the province.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Performance Management System in the province.
• Implement internships/learnership programmes and induction programmes.
• Manage resources (HR, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Division.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

People Management

Project Management

Presentation

Report Writing

Time Management

Design and Development

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Education

NQF Level 6

Job description

Senior Practitioner Human Resource Development and Performance Management

REF NO: HR 4/4/10/2

(Three (3) year contract)

SALARY : R413 001 per annum, plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Development / Training and Development / Management of Training / Public Management / Industrial and Organisational Psychology at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA. Two (2) years' functional experience in Human Resources Management/ Training and Development/ Performance Management Services. Drivers Licence will be added as an advantage. Knowledge: Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Regulations Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Development Policies, Human Resource Systems (PERSAL), Skills Development Act (SDA), Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Condition of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act (EEA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, People Management, Project Management Presentation, Report Writing, Time Management, Design and Development, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, People Management, Presentation, Planning and Organizing.

DUTIES : Coordinate the implementation Human Resource Development initiatives in the province. Coordinate the implementation of Performance Management System in the province. Implement Internships/Learnership Programmes and Induction Programmes. Manage resources (Human resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/ Assets) in the Division.

FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Management, Western Cape

CLOSING DATE : 05 October 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

ERRATUM : Please be advised that the position of an Assistant Director: Financial Compliance, referenced as Ref No: HR4/25/06/64HO, located at Head Office, Pretoria, which was advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 dated 20 June 2025, with a closing date of 04 July 2025, has been withdrawn.