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Assistant Director: Performance Management and Development SystemPretoria
Directorate: Organisational Development
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
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Assistant Director for the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) in Organisational Development. Suits a senior HR practitioner with PMDS experience who can manage staff and performance
- Main duties include managing performance agreements, mid-term reviews and assessments, and the moderation process.
- You will manage the PMDS online system, handle performance-related grievances and disputes, and run PMDS workshops and training.
- You will also manage subordinates, including probation, and develop Annual Operational Plans.
- Must have a Senior Certificate plus a national diploma or advanced certificate, or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification.
- Must have 3 to 4 years of experience as a Senior Human Resource Practitioner (PMDS).
- The job is based in Pretoria. The salary is R487 197 per year (Level 09), all-inclusive.
- Email applications must use only the reference number ADPMDS/PRES/2026 (no spaces) as the subject line. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma /or Advanced Certificate OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6.
- A minimum of 3-4 years experience as Senior Human Resource Practitioner (PMDS).
- Process competencies.
- Communication, both oral and writing.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Service delivery innovation.
- Willing to work extended hours, when necessary.
- Knowledge Management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Strategic capability leadership.
- Program and project management.
- People management and empowerment Change Management.
- Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Policy formulation process within Government.
- Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques.
- Performance Management.
Duties
- Management and administration of Performance Agreements, Mid-term review and Performance Assessments.
- Proper administration of the moderations process.
- Policy and process development maintenance and communication.
- Provide support on the implementation of the online performance management system.
- Coordinate the implementation of performance management outcomes.
- Develop Annual Operational Plans (AOP).
- Analyse the performance management trends and reports.
- Write and quality assurance submissions.
- Manage the PMDS online system.
- Handle grievances, disagreements, and disputes related to performance management.
- Conduct and coordinate PMDS workshops and Training.
- Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Contracting, Review and Assessments of all subordinates.
- Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential, provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
- Assist in the development of the Department MTEF Human Resource Planning and Implementation Report.
- Management of probation.
- Management of subordinates.
How to apply
The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at G o v e r n m e n t Av e n u e , U n i o n B u i l d i n g s , P r e t o r i a o r b y e m a i l : applications@presidency.gov.za
For attention: Ms M Malele
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Enquiries
Mr Wandile Dube Tel No: (012) 300 5861
Notes from the department
- NB:
- Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number:
- ADPMDS/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 143 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/154: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM REF NO: ADPMDS/PRES/2026 Directorate: Organisational Development SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (all-inclusive remuneration package) CENTRE: Pretoria REQUIREMENTS: A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma /or Advanced Certificate OR an equivalent qualification on NQF level 6. A minimum of 3-4 years experience as Senior Human Resource Practitioner (PMDS). Process competencies. Communication, both oral and writing. Client orientation and customer focus. Honesty and integrity. Service delivery innovation. Willing to work extended hours, when necessary. Knowledge Management. Problem solving and analysis. Strategic capability leadership. Program and project management. People management and empowerment Change Management. Public Service Regulatory Framework. Policy formulation process within Government. Monitoring and evaluation methods, tools and techniques. Performance Management. DUTIES: Management and administration of Performance Agreements, Mid-term review and Performance Assessments. Proper administration of the moderations process. Policy and process development maintenance and communication. Provide support on the implementation of the online performance management system. Coordinate the implementation of performance management outcomes. Develop Annual Operational Plans (AOP). Analyse the performance management trends and reports. Write and quality assurance submissions. Manage the PMDS online system. Handle grievances, disagreements, and disputes related to performance management. Conduct and coordinate PMDS workshops and Training. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Contracting, Review and Assessments of all subordinates. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential, provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Assist in the development of the Department MTEF Human Resource Planning and Implementation Report. Management of probation. Management of subordinates. ENQUIRIES: Mr Wandile Dube Tel No: (012) 300 5861 NOTE: NB: Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number: ADPMDS/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)