DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC HR PLANNING AND REPORTING

Job Overview

The Gauteng Provincial Government is seeking a Director: Strategic HR Planning and Reporting in Johannesburg. The role requires an NQF level 7 qualification in HR Management, Development, Industrial Psychology, or Public Administration, alongside 5 years of senior managerial experience. Responsibilities include managing transversal HR policies, overseeing compliance, driving workforce analytics, and coordinating HR plans with the DPSA. The position offers an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1,317,384 to R1,551,807 per annum.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, or Public Administration.
• 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a Human Resource Management environment.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, relevant DPSA Prescripts, and all related legislation.
• Proven strategic leadership and management capability.
• People management and empowerment skills.
• Programme and project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Change management skills.
• Demonstrable expertise in strategic human resource planning, workforce analytics, HR reporting, succession planning, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, communication, governance, and policy development skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the development, review and communication of provincial and transversal Human Resource (HR) policies, strategies, frameworks and guidelines to ensure alignment with national and provincial prescripts.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of compliance with HR policies, frameworks, strategies and procedures across Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) departments, and provide strategic advice and interventions where gaps are identified.
• Manage the provision of strategic Human Resource Planning and Reporting services by assessing departmental HR Plans in line with DPSA requirements, providing feedback to departments, monitoring implementation, consolidating reports and coordinating submissions to the DPSA.
• Oversee the management of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and the analysis of workforce information, including vacancy rates, turnover rates, headcounts, employment equity, demographic trends and other HR indicators, to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Develop and coordinate HR interventions based on workforce analytics and provide strategic guidance and recommendations to Executives and departments on HR planning, workforce trends and human capital management matters.
• Provide strategic advice and support to departments on Human Resource Administration, Human Resource Development and Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) for employees at SMS and Levels 1-12.
• Monitor compliance with HR legislative and regulatory prescripts and provide consolidated quarterly and annual reports on HR management practices across the GPG.
• Manage the human, financial and other resources of the Directorate to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services.