DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Bloemfontein Regional Office is hiring a Deputy Director: Human Resources Management (Ref No: 2026/351) with an all-inclusive salary package of R932 292 per annum. Requirements include a 3-year tertiary qualification in HR or related fields, junior managerial experience, a valid driver's licence, and PERSAL proficiency. Responsibilities encompass managing HR support, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and staff development. Applications must be emailed to RecruitBLOEM26-32@dpw.gov.za.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Training and Development, Public Management, Public Administration, Management Services, Labour Relations or related.
• A relevant functional experience in the Human Resources Management at a Junior managerial level (Assistant Director equivalent).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management Policies, Human Resources Systems and Procedures, Performance Management, Project Management, Public Service Act, Regulations and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection Strategies, Code of Remuneration, All Labour Legislations, Code of good conduct in the Public Service, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele principles, and Human Resource Management Practices and Systems.
• Skills in Management, Interpersonal communication, Verbal and Written communication, Computer literacy, Negotiation, Presentation, Report writing, People Management, Problem solving, and Decision making.
• Working knowledge and experience of PERSAL.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Human Resource support services and the implementation of all the Human Resource policies, procedures and relevant prescripts.
• Manage the effective implementation of recruitment and selection policy and procedures.
• Manage the effective implementation of Performance Management Policy.
• Manage the coordination of Human Resource Development interventions and the implementation of Human Resource Development Policies and Programs.
• Manage the administration of service benefits and leave of staff in the province.
• Manage the implementation of sound labour relations and matters of mutual interest.
• Advise line managers and employees on all HRM related matters.
• Manage subordinates, plan and allocate work accordingly.

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