Jobs · Mpumalanga · Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs
Assistant Director: Municipal HR SystemsHead Office (Mbombela)
Chief Directorate: Municipal Support
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Assistant Director post in municipal HR systems. Supports municipalities with HR systems, performance management and organisational structures. Suits people with a national diploma and municipal exper
- Main duties: monitor and support municipalities on developing and using HR systems, support them on performance management, and help them develop, review and approve organisational structures.
- Must have: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management, Administration or Human Resources Management.
- Experience: at least 3 years of relevant experience in a municipal administration environment.
- Also required: a valid driver's licence.
- Based at Head Office in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Salary is R487 197 per year (Level 09).
- Closing date is not stated in the advert. Enquiries can be made to the named HR and Technical Support contacts listed in the post, under reference 2026/COGHSTA/38.
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Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management / Administration / Human Resources Management.
- A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Municipal Administration environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Planning and organising.
- Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts, People Management, Computer literate, Local government policy frameworks, Stakeholder engagement skills across communities and government institutions.
- Report writing.
- Decision making.
- Analytical thinking and problem solving.
- Communication and presentation.
Duties
- Monitor and support municipalities on the development and implementation of HR systems.
- Render support to municipalities on performance management.
- Support municipalities on development, review and approval of the organisational structure.
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 163 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/237: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL HR SYSTEMS REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/38 Chief Directorate: Municipal Support SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Head Office (Mbombela) REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management / Administration / Human Resources Management. A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Municipal Administration environment. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Planning and organising. Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts, People Management, Computer literate, Local government policy frameworks, Stakeholder engagement skills across communities and government institutions. Report writing. Decision making. Analytical thinking and problem solving. Communication and presentation. DUTIES: Monitor and support municipalities on the development and implementation of HR systems. Render support to municipalities on performance management. Support municipalities on development, review and approval of the organisational structure. 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