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Assistant Director: HR Planning and Employment Equity
Branch: Corporate Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Assistant Director for HR planning and employment equity at Head Office in Johannesburg. Suits people with HR or Industrial Psychology qualifications and supervisory HR experience.
- Main duties: plan HR strategies, coordinate employment equity targets, manage the HR information system, and compile HR reports.
- Also: develop and carry out the MTEF HR Plan and the EE Plan, and manage human, equipment and asset resources.
- Must have: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology, recognised by SAQA.
- Must have: PERSAL certificate and 3 to 5 years' experience in HR administration or HR planning, with 2 years at supervisory level.
- Must have: a valid driver's licence and knowledge of labour laws, public service rules and information security standards.
- Based in Johannesburg (Head Office). Salary is R487 197 per year, plus benefits.
- Closing date is not stated in the text. Enquiries: Ms P. Mabasa or Ms A. Mkhombo, (011) 355 7175 / 355 7521.
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Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management/Industrial Psychology as recognized by SAQA.
- PERSAL Certificate (Introduction to PERSAL/ Personnel Administration).
- 3 -5 years’ experience in Human Resource Administration/Human Resource Planning (2 years must be at supervisory level).
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge and understanding of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislations, Human Resource Management methodology, Principles and strategies, HRM systems, DPSA directives, Batho Pele principles, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), HR Plan, policies and procedures, Public Service Regulations, Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation.
Duties
- Implement human resource planning strategies and processes.
- Coordinate and facilitate achievement of Employment Equity Targets.
- Coordinate HR Information and compile reports.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of MTEF HR Plan.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of the EE Plan.
- Supervise the maintenance of the HR information system.
- Manage and monitor the HR information system and recruitment strategy.
- Manage Resources (Human, Equipment, Assets).
How to apply
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7175/7521.
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Enquiries
Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175/ Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 - 7521
Notes from the department
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016.
- All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed.
- Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached.
- Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.
- The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference.
- It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan.
- To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
- If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
- Post Notes:
- Employment Equity targets apply: preference will be given to suitably qualified African males, Indian males, Coloured males and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
- Youth candidates are encouraged to apply
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 156 · open the PDF
POST 36/173: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY REF NO: REFS/ 056798 Branch: Corporate Services SALARY: R487 197 per annum, (plus benefit) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management/Industrial Psychology as recognized by SAQA. PERSAL Certificate (Introduction to PERSAL/ Personnel Administration). 3 -5 years’ experience in Human Resource Administration/Human Resource Planning (2 years must be at supervisory level). A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge and understanding of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislations, Human Resource Management methodology, Principles and strategies, HRM systems, DPSA directives, Batho Pele principles, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), HR Plan, policies and procedures, Public Service Regulations, Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. DUTIES: Implement human resource planning strategies and processes. Coordinate and facilitate achievement of Employment Equity Targets. Coordinate HR Information and compile reports. Facilitate the development and implementation of MTEF HR Plan. Facilitate the development and implementation of the EE Plan. Supervise the maintenance of the HR information system. Manage and monitor the HR information system and recruitment strategy. Manage Resources (Human, Equipment, Assets). ENQUIRIES: Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175/ Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 - 7521