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Assistant Director: Human Resource Management
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Assistant Director for Human Resource Management at the Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha) office. Suits people with HR management experience, including recruitment, labour relations and employee wellness.
- Main duties: manage recruitment and selection, administer staff conditions of service, and oversee performance management and training.
- Also handles labour relations, including disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes, and runs employee health and wellness programmes.
- Must have a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in a related field such as Human Resource Management or Public Administration. A degree (NQF Level 7) is preferred.
- Must have at least three years of experience as a Senior Personnel Practitioner (Level 7/8) in Human Resource Management.
- Must know the PERSAL and Pension Case Management systems, and must hold a valid Code 8 driving licence.
- Based in Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha). The salary is R487 197 to R584 370 per year (Level 09), all-inclusive.
- The closing date and submission instructions are not stated in the text. Enquiries: Ms N. Dyalvane, (041) 492 1230/1232, recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Reference: DSRAC 02/09/2026.
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Requirements
- National Senior Certificate Plus National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Personnel Management /Public Administration / Public Management / Business Management / Industrial Psychology.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ functional experience as Senior Personnel Practitioner Level (7/8) in Human Resource Management.
- Extensive knowledge of the PERSAL and Pension Case Management systems.
- Human Resource Management Methodology, Principles and Strategies.
- COIDA, DPSA Directives, Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles).
- Budgeting and Financial Management, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Minimum information security standard (MISS), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Skills:
- Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People Management, Performance and oversight, Performance/ Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management.
- Ability to work under pressure and independently.
- A valid (Code 8) driving license is required.
Duties
- Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Management and Personnel Conduct: attend and convene Human Resource meetings.
- Coordinate recruitment, selection and appointment process.
- Develop and implement recruitment and selection plans in line with approved workforce plans.
- Champion the advertising, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and appointments of employees.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and recruitment procedures.
- Provide support to the selection committees during recruitment and selection processes and technical support on recruitment matters.
- Monitor vacancy rates and recruitment turnaround times.
- Prepare recruitment reports and maintain accurate recruitment records.
- Promote employment equity and transformation objectives during recruitment processes.
- Administer conditions of service.
- Manage the implementation and administration of employee conditions of service.
- Understanding of GEPF and Pension Case Management system.
- Ensure accurate administration of appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations, leave and leave gratuity management, overtime, housing allowance, long-service recognition, and other employee benefits.
- Provide guidance on human resource policies and applicable legislation.
- Monitor compliance with service conditions and resolve employee enquiries.
- Ensure accurate personnel records and HR information management.
- Liaise with payroll and other stakeholders to resolve personnel administration matters.
- Coordinate performance management and development services.
- Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on performance management processes.
- Monitor compliance with performance planning, reviews, assessments, and development plans.
- Identify training and development needs based on performance outcomes.
- Ensure proper record keeping and reporting on performance management activities.
- Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Development and EPMDS.
- Monitor the development of Workplace Skills Plan.
- Monitor development of performance contracts.
- Conduct quarterly reviews and Validation of Reviews and Assessment.
- Coordinate the administration of PMDS, Monitor and facilitate Training & Capacitation of employees.
- Coordinate labour relations services, Facilitate the implementation of labour relations policies and procedures.
- Give advice to management on labour legislation and collective agreements.
- Execute disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes.
- Promote sound employer-employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Monitor implementation of labour relations decisions and maintain confidential records.
- Coordinate wellness programmes services.
- Plan and implement employee health and wellness programmes (EHWP).
- Develop and implement wellness initiatives addressing physical, emotional, financial, and psychosocial wellbeing.
- Organise awareness campaigns on health, wellness, and work-life balance.
- Facilitate counselling referrals and employee support services.
- Monitor employee participation and evaluate programme effectiveness.
- Promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment.
- Management of all administration processes.
- Give input in the development of policies and operational plans.
- Develop and interpret reporting templates.
- Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided.
- Attend and respond to audit matters.
- Supervise human resources.
- Maintain staff discipline.
How to apply
Applicants must be submitted via one of the following options: directing to a specific relevant Centre: Head Office: Qonce Enquiries – Ms. S. Mpafa Tel: 043 492 1405 / Mrs. R. E. Swartbooi Tel: 043 492 0949 / Mr. M. Cezula 043 492 1400 / Ms. S. Cetywayo 043 492 0936 Hand deliver to: No. 5 Eales Street, Wilton Zimasile Mkwayi Building, Qonce, 5605 OR Tambo District: Attention Mr. S. Stuma / Ms. T. Mngoma Tel: 047 495 0853 Hand deliver to: Human Resource Management, 49 Victoria Street, Mthatha Reference Library, Mthatha 5099. Amathole District: Enquiries Mr. B. Mbangatha / Mr. M. Mboniswa Tel: 043 492 1838 /1839Hand deliver to: No 16 Commissioner Street, Old Elco Building, Ku-Gompo City, 5201. Amathole Museum: Qonce Enquiries. Ms. S. Cakata – 043 642 4506 (Qonce) Hand deliver to Corner of Alexandra & Albert Roads, Qonce. East London Museum: Ku-Gompo City Enquiries. G. Morcom / S. Lamati – 043 743 0686 – EL Museum (Ku-Gompo City) Hand deliver to 319 Oxford Street, Belgravia, Ku-Gompo City. Bayworld Museum: Gqeberha Enquiries. V. Ketelo – 041 584 0650 – Bayworld Museum (Gqeberha) Hand deliver to Beach Road & Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. A. Phanya: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Nelson Mandela District: Attention Mr. S. Javu / Ms. T. Bosman / Ms. A. Dyalvane: 041 492 1288 / 1232 / 1230 Hand deliver to: 66 Corporate Place, Ring Road, Greenacres, Newton Park, Gqeberha. Alfred Nzo District: Attention Mr M.B. Gugwana / Ms. T. Ntsevu: 039 492 0297 Hand deliver to: No 67 Church Street Mt Ayliff. Sarah Baartman District: Attention Ms. N. Qumza / Ms. N. Sandi: 046 492 0223 / 0228 Hand deliver to: Registry, 1st floor, Corner African and Milner Street, Makanda. Chris Hani District: Attention Mr. T. Thomas / Ms. O. Ngambu-Mabandla: 045 492 0030 / 0054 Hand deliver to Hand deliver to: Bathandwa Ndondo Building, Komani Hospital. Joe Gqabi District: Attention Mr. P. Masepe / Ms. Ninifie / Ms. Fiki: 051 492 4806 Hand deliver to: No. 02 Cole Street, Maletswai. Through the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
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Enquiries
Ms N. Dyalvane– Nelson Mandela District Tel No: (041) 492 1230/1232 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes from the department
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 120 · open the PDF
POST 36/130: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSRAC 02/09/2026 SALARY: R487 197 – R 584 370 per annum (Level 09), (an all-inclusive remuneration) CENTRE: Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha) REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate Plus National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Personnel Management /Public Administration / Public Management / Business Management / Industrial Psychology. Minimum of three (3) years’ functional experience as Senior Personnel Practitioner Level (7/8) in Human Resource Management. Extensive knowledge of the PERSAL and Pension Case Management systems. Human Resource Management Methodology, Principles and Strategies. COIDA, DPSA Directives, Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles). Budgeting and Financial Management, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Minimum information security standard (MISS), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Skills: Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People Management, Performance and oversight, Performance/ Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management. Ability to work under pressure and independently. A valid (Code 8) driving license is required. DUTIES: Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Management and Personnel Conduct: attend and convene Human Resource meetings. Coordinate recruitment, selection and appointment process. Develop and implement recruitment and selection plans in line with approved workforce plans. Champion the advertising, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and appointments of employees. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and recruitment procedures. Provide support to the selection committees during recruitment and selection processes and technical support on recruitment matters. Monitor vacancy rates and recruitment turnaround times. Prepare recruitment reports and maintain accurate recruitment records. Promote employment equity and transformation objectives during recruitment processes. Administer conditions of service. Manage the implementation and administration of employee conditions of service. Understanding of GEPF and Pension Case Management system. Ensure accurate administration of appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations, leave and leave gratuity management, overtime, housing allowance, long-service recognition, and other employee benefits. Provide guidance on human resource policies and applicable legislation. Monitor compliance with service conditions and resolve employee enquiries. Ensure accurate personnel records and HR information management. Liaise with payroll and other stakeholders to resolve personnel administration matters. Coordinate performance management and development services. Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on performance management processes. Monitor compliance with performance planning, reviews, assessments, and development plans. Identify training and development needs based on performance outcomes. Ensure proper record keeping and reporting on performance management activities. Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Development and EPMDS. Monitor the development of Workplace Skills Plan. Monitor development of performance contracts. Conduct quarterly reviews and Validation of Reviews and Assessment. Coordinate the administration of PMDS, Monitor and facilitate Training & Capacitation of employees. Coordinate labour relations services, Facilitate the implementation of labour relations policies and procedures. Give advice to management on labour legislation and collective agreements. Execute disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes. Promote sound employer-employee relations and conflict resolution. Monitor implementation of labour relations decisions and maintain confidential records. Coordinate wellness programmes services. Plan and implement employee health and wellness programmes (EHWP). Develop and implement wellness initiatives addressing physical, emotional, financial, and psychosocial wellbeing. Organise awareness campaigns on health, wellness, and work-life balance. Facilitate counselling referrals and employee support services. Monitor employee participation and evaluate programme effectiveness. Promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment. Management of all administration processes. Give input in the development of policies and operational plans. Develop and interpret reporting templates. Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided. Attend and respond to audit matters. Supervise human resources. Maintain staff discipline. ENQUIRIES: Ms N. Dyalvane– Nelson Mandela District Tel No: (041) 492 1230/1232 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za NOTE: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.