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Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development

Nature of Appointment: Permanent

Closing dateToday is Sun 1 Nov · SAST

Closes Monday 16 November 2026

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Assistant Director for HR management and development at Tshwane North TVET College. Suits a supervisor with HR experience who knows public service HR rules and PERSAL.

  • Lead HR administration, including leave, housing, medical, pensions, recruitment, and HR records.
  • Run HR development work such as bursaries, internships, work-integrated learning, training, and the Workplace Skills Plan.
  • Must have a three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in HR Management/Development, Public Administration or Public Management, recognised by SAQA.
  • Must have 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in HR, plus knowledge of public service HR law and policies, PERSAL and job evaluation, and computer skills.
  • Must hold a valid driver's licence. PERSAL certificates are an added advantage.
  • Closing date is 16 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification of three (3) years (National Diploma NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Development / Public Administration/Public Management as recognised by SAQA.
  • PERSAL certificates will be an added advantage.
  • 3-5 years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management environment/ related field.
  • Public Services legislations and policies related to Human Resource Management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
  • PERSAL and Job Evaluation.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Duties

  • Provide Human Resource Management and Administration services:
  • Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc).
  • Manage and plan the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation (advert, shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications) are coordinated within the stipulated timelines.
  • Management of HR Personnel records.
  • Provide secretariat functions at the college implementation committee (CIC).
  • Chair college PILIR committee to ensure that incapacity matters are dealt with timeously.
  • Provide Human Resource Development services:
  • Manage Bursaries administration process.
  • Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
  • Conduct Induction and orientation programmes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions.
  • Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
  • Administration of Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS).
  • Coordinate and facilitate Organisational Development services:
  • Coordinate the design, review and implementation of the college organisational structure.
  • Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions.
  • Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office.
  • Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering.
  • Facilitate change management and organisational transformation services.
  • Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services:
  • Assess EE profile of the college and ensure that targets are met.
  • Represent the college in the DHET and Regional EE forums.
  • Ensure that EE targets and milestones are tracked and reported.
  • Represent the college at the regional corporate forum and deal with fundamental HR matters.
  • HRRC:
  • Plan, prepare and present key HR metrics and developments at the HRRC.
  • Uphold HR governance and ensure HR risks are mitigated.
  • Provide Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services:
  • Implement wellness programmes and service for the college.
  • Coordinate and manage HIV, AIDS, STI and TB services.
  • Coordinate and manage health productivity programmes.
  • Implement health and safety working environment programmes.
  • Promotion of sport activities to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyle.
  • Management of all resources of the unit:
  • Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisees.
  • Advice and lead supervisees about all aspects of the work.
  • Manage leave of staff.
  • Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
  • Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
  • Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe Tel No: (012) 401 1955 / Ms JM Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 401 1940.

Notes from the department

  • Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions.
  • Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document.
  • Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates.
  • If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
  • Applications received after the closing date will Not be accepted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications.
  • 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.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments.
  • People with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.
  • Note:
  • EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female.

As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 53 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 39/64: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: TNC/CO/26-10/1 Nature of Appointment: Permanent
SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Central Office
REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualification of three (3) years (National Diploma NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Development / Public Administration/Public Management as recognised by SAQA. PERSAL certificates will be an added advantage. 3-5 years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management environment/ related field. Public Services legislations and policies related to Human Resource Management. Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector. PERSAL and Job Evaluation. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES: Provide Human Resource Management and Administration services: Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc). Manage and plan the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation (advert, shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications) are coordinated within the stipulated timelines. Management of HR Personnel records. Provide secretariat functions at the college implementation committee (CIC). Chair college PILIR committee to ensure that incapacity matters are dealt with timeously. Provide Human Resource Development services: Manage Bursaries administration process. Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Conduct Induction and orientation programmes. Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions. Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). Administration of Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS). Coordinate and facilitate Organisational Development services: Coordinate the design, review and implementation of the college organisational structure. Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions. Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office. Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering. Facilitate change management and organisational transformation services. Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services: Assess EE profile of the college and ensure that targets are met. Represent the college in the DHET and Regional EE forums. Ensure that EE targets and milestones are tracked and reported. Represent the college at the regional corporate forum and deal with fundamental HR matters. HRRC: Plan, prepare and present key HR metrics and developments at the HRRC. Uphold HR governance and ensure HR risks are mitigated. Provide Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services: Implement wellness programmes and service for the college. Coordinate and manage HIV, AIDS, STI and TB services. Coordinate and manage health productivity programmes. Implement health and safety working environment programmes. Promotion of sport activities to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyle. Management of all resources of the unit: Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. Advice and lead supervisees about all aspects of the work. Manage leave of staff. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning. Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.
ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe Tel No: (012) 401 1955 / Ms JM Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 401 1940.
APPLICATIONS: Email to asdhrmd@tnc.edu.za
NOTE: Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions. Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will Not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications. 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. People with disability are encouraged to apply. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Note: EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female.
CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2026

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