ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HRA, HR PLANNING AND SYSTEMS

Job Overview

The Office of the Premier in Kimberley is seeking an Assistant Director: HRA, HR Planning and Systems. Applicants must possess a National Diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Administration, alongside three years of supervisory experience in HR. Key duties involve coordinating HR administration, monitoring compliance with DPSA directives and the Public Service Act, analysing PERSAL data, managing employment equity, and conducting HR planning. A valid driver's licence and computer literacy are required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management or Public Administration/Management qualification
• Three (3) years' proven experience at supervisory level in Human Resource Management
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• A valid driver's licence
• Database and HR Systems Management skills
• In-depth knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, DPSA directives, and HR prescripts
• Experience in PERSAL system and HR information systems
• Knowledge of Employment Equity Act and related reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Job Evaluation principles and processes

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource administration practices, recruitment, and appointment processes across provincial departments
• Monitor departmental compliance with applicable HR legislation, regulations, policies, circulars, determinations, directives, and recruitment and selection prescripts
• Analyse departmental HR administration, recruitment, vacancy, and compliance information to identify trends, risks, gaps, and areas of non-compliance
• Provide recruitment and selection support in relation to the appointment of Heads of Departments
• Monitor and track the filling of funded vacant posts, vacancy rates, recruitment turnaround times, and departmental progress against Employment Equity and workforce transformation targets
• Compile and maintain consolidated provincial reports, records, and supporting evidence on HR administration, recruitment, vacancies, Employment Equity, and compliance
• Provide inputs with the development and review of provincial transversal HRA policies, frameworks, guidelines, and plans
• Conduct research on relevant HRA prescripts, DPSA directives, collective agreements, and best practices
• Prepare draft HRA policies in line with applicable legislation, national frameworks, organisational strategy, and provincial priorities
• Ensure the coordination and support of provincial HR governance structures and interdepartmental forums
• Monitor departmental compliance with PILIR requirements and quarterly reporting obligations
• Analyse PERSAL and other HR information system data to identify trends and risks
• Prepare consolidated reports on PILIR, HR information, staff establishment, and compensation of employee costing
• Conduct annual provincial HR Planning assessments and compile provincial HR Planning compliance reports
• Provide operational leadership, supervision, and the management of staff performance

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