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Assistant Director: HR and Auxilliary ServicesGert Sibande District
Chief Directorate: Strategy and Governance
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Assistant Director for HR and auxiliary services in the Chief Directorate Strategy and Governance. Suits an HR practitioner with a national diploma and at least three years of HR experience.
- Coordinate recruitment and selection, conditions of service, and PERSAL establishment for COID Services in the Province.
- Manage HR records, coordinate HR audits and reconciliations, and oversee the workplace skills plan, development programmes and PMD systems.
- Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management, Public Management or a relevant qualification.
- Must have at least three years of functional experience at HR Practitioner level, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in Gert Sibande District.
- Enquiries can be made to the named HRM and Technical Support contacts listed in the advert. The advert does not state a closing date.
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Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resource Management / Public Management or any relevant qualification.
- A minimum of three (3) year’s functional experience at HR Practitioner level in Human Resource Management (Recruitment & Selection, Conditions of Services, Performance Management and HRD) environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People Management, Performance and oversight, Performance/ Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Stakeholder Development & Relations, Data Gathering, Analysis, Data/ Record Management.
- Knowledge Human Resource Management Methodology, Principles and Strategies, Digital Acumen / Relevant HRM system/Learning System / Performance System etc., Del and Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, COIDA, DPSA Directives, Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles), Technical knowledge, Budgeting and Financial Management , Labour Relation Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Minimum information security standard (MISS), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Duties
- Co-ordinate recruitment and selection processes for COID Services in the Province.
- Manage condition of service processes for COID Services in the Province.
- Coordinate and maintain PERSAL establishment for COID Services in the Province.
- Manage HR Records for COID Service in the Province.
- Coordinate HR audits and reconciliation for COID Services in the Province.
- Coordinate and implement workplace skills plan, developmental programs and PMD systems for COID Services in the Province.
- Manage all resources in the Provincial HR section for COID Services.
How to apply
Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.
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Enquiries
Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104
Notes from the department
- Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
- Criminal records check;
- Citizenship check;
- Credit worthiness check;
- Previous employment (reference checks);
- Qualification verification.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
- Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 165 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/241: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR AND AUXILLIARY SERVICES REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/50 Chief Directorate: Strategy and Governance SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Gert Sibande District REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resource Management / Public Management or any relevant qualification. A minimum of three (3) year’s functional experience at HR Practitioner level in Human Resource Management (Recruitment & Selection, Conditions of Services, Performance Management and HRD) environment. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People Management, Performance and oversight, Performance/ Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Stakeholder Development & Relations, Data Gathering, Analysis, Data/ Record Management. Knowledge Human Resource Management Methodology, Principles and Strategies, Digital Acumen / Relevant HRM system/Learning System / Performance System etc., Del and Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, COIDA, DPSA Directives, Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles), Technical knowledge, Budgeting and Financial Management , Labour Relation Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Minimum information security standard (MISS), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). DUTIES: Co-ordinate recruitment and selection processes for COID Services in the Province. Manage condition of service processes for COID Services in the Province. Coordinate and maintain PERSAL establishment for COID Services in the Province. Manage HR Records for COID Service in the Province. Coordinate HR audits and reconciliation for COID Services in the Province. Coordinate and implement workplace skills plan, developmental programs and PMD systems for COID Services in the Province. Manage all resources in the Provincial HR section for COID Services. ENQUIRIES: Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104