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Deputy Director: Human Resource Administration
Closes Friday 23 October 2026
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Deputy Director for human resource administration at Head Office in Johannesburg. Suits a manager with a diploma or degree in HR or Industrial Psychology and at least 3 years of public sector experien
- Develop, implement and review human resource administration policies, strategies and procedures.
- Manage recruitment and selection services, basic conditions of employment, and the human resource registry.
- Must have a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
- Must have 3 to 5 years' experience at Assistant Director level in human resource administration in the public sector, plus a PERSAL certificate and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at Johannesburg (Head Office).
- Enquiries: Ms A. Mkhombo on (011) 355 7521 or Ms P. Mabasa on (011) 355 7175. The text gives no closing date and no submission instructions.
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Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology.
- 3-5 years’ experience at Assistant Director level (Junior Management) within Human Resource Administration in the public sector.
- PERSAL Certificate (Introduction to PERSAL/Personnel Administration).
- 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), Public Service Regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act 130 of 1993, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Senior Management Service Handbook, Resettlement Policy, Acting Policy, PMDS, Security Management Policy, Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis and development and interpretation.
- Engage relevant stakeholders on human resource management issues e.g. recruitment and selection, ensure timeous advertisement of posts, prepare technical assessments for Senior Management Services posts and ensure competency assessments are conducted.
Duties
- Develop, implement and review human resource administration policies, strategies, and procedures.
- Manage recruitment and selection services.
- Manage basic conditions of employment.
- Manage human resource registry.
- 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. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521 / Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175
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 36/172: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: REFS/056801 SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology. 3-5 years’ experience at Assistant Director level (Junior Management) within Human Resource Administration in the public sector. PERSAL Certificate (Introduction to PERSAL/Personnel Administration). 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), Public Service Regulations, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act 130 of 1993, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Senior Management Service Handbook, Resettlement Policy, Acting Policy, PMDS, Security Management Policy, Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis and development and interpretation. Engage relevant stakeholders on human resource management issues e.g. recruitment and selection, ensure timeous advertisement of posts, prepare technical assessments for Senior Management Services posts and ensure competency assessments are conducted. DUTIES: Develop, implement and review human resource administration policies, strategies, and procedures. Manage recruitment and selection services. Manage basic conditions of employment. Manage human resource registry. Manage resources (Human/Equipment/Assets). ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521 / Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175