ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The eThekwini District Office seeks an Assistant Director: Human Resource Management (Reference ETH 04 /2026). The position offers a salary range of R487 197 to R573 987 per annum. Candidates must possess a Senior Certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in HR Management, Personnel Management, HR Development, or Public Management, along with at least five years of operational HR experience, including three years in a supervisory role, and a valid driver's license. Key responsibilities include strategic HR leadership, managing HR components, payroll, recruitment, labor relations, and employee wellness. Applications can be submitted via mail, online e-recruitment, or hand delivery.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Human Resource Development, or Public Management
• Minimum of five years operational experience in Human Resource
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in Human Resource
• Valid Driver’s license
• Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and other prescripts applicable to Human Resource
• Knowledge of PERSAL system and basic principles of HR Management
• Computer literacy

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership of human resource management for the facility
• Manage all Human Resource components including HR Practices, HR Planning and Development, Staff Relations, and Employee Wellness
• Monitor and evaluate human resource activities of the district office human resource
• Ensure quality development of HRMS in line with norms and standards for CHC Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance Programme
• Ensure effective human resource records and documents management system
• Manage the payroll programme and ensure timely and efficient compensation of employees
• Manage recruitment, selection, and verification processes
• Ensure co-ordination of Institutional Management Labour Committee Meetings (IMLC) and train staff on labour relations
• Ensure compliance with grievance, disciplinary procedures, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration proceedings
• Ensure misconduct cases are dealt with timeously and oversee Institutional Employee Health and Wellness activities
• Provide leadership in aligning organizational and post establishment structures with emerging service delivery demands and Annual Performance Plans
• Serve in transformation activities, budget allocations, standard and workload statistics, staff satisfaction surveys, and exit interviews
• Oversee implementation of HRM policy imperatives and develop strategies to improve service delivery and consolidate HR Plans

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