govposts Circular 39 of 2026 · 394 new this week · 1159 open Circular 39 · 1159 open

Jobs · Gauteng · Community Safety

Deputy Director: Human Resource Development

Chief Directorate: Corporate Management Services

Closing dateToday is Sun 1 Nov · SAST

Closes Monday 9 November 2026

The circular is the only authoritative source. Open the PDF at page 185 (opens in new tab)

Free to use · independent of the DPSA · applications go to the department, never to us

AI summary — always check the official circular

Deputy Director post managing training, skills development, learnerships and performance management in a government department's Corporate Management Services. Suits people with HR development experie

  • Manage training, skills development and learnership programmes, and run the department's HRD Strategy.
  • Manage the department's training database, bursaries and study assistance, and its Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
  • Set up and run performance management and development systems, including rewards and the performance database.
  • Must have a Matric and a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or a bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Must have 3 years' experience at entry-level management, or working experience as a Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor or Moderator.
  • Must have a valid code 08/10 driver's licence and no criminal record or pending cases. Based at Head Office in Johannesburg. The closing date is not stated in the text.

Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 185 (opens in new tab)

Requirements

  • A Matric and National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7), in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Relevant equivalent qualification.
  • 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) /working experience i.e.
  • Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator.
  • No criminal record/ cases pending against you.
  • A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence Knowledge and Skills:
  • Relevant legislation, strategies and public service regulation.
  • Treasury regulation.
  • Knowledge management.
  • Understanding of government programs and projects.
  • Applied strategic thinking.
  • Applying technology.
  • Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
  • Communication and information management.
  • Continuous improvement.
  • Citizen focus and responsiveness.
  • Developing others.
  • Diversity management.
  • Impact and influence.
  • Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems.
  • Networking and Building Bonds.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Project management.
  • Team leadership.
  • Team Worker.
  • Flexible.
  • Change orientated.
  • Customer focus and credible.
  • Interpersonal skill.

Duties

  • To manage training, skills development, and learnerships.
  • Coordinate and facilitate training and development programmes.
  • Implement and monitor departmental HRD Strategy.
  • Develop and manage departmental training database.
  • Conduct orientation and induction programme.
  • Monitor compliance of training programmes with relevant legislation.
  • Coordinate and develop the department’s WSP.
  • Administer Bursaries and study assistance.
  • Develop learnership guidelines and curricula.
  • Identify learnership areas and alignment with the department’s strategic plan and SETA’s.
  • Establish, facilitate and implement learnership and mentorship programmes.
  • To manage and implement performance management and development system.
  • Develop and monitor performance management framework.
  • Administer performance rewards.
  • Maintain performance management database.
  • Provide technical advice and assistance on performance management issues.

How to apply

Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.

New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.

Enquiries

Ms. Mmathethi Patjie Tel No: (011) 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847

Notes from the department

  • Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents (effective from 01 January 2021).
  • All fields in Part A to D of the Z83 form must be completed, and Part E to G noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer” to CV or see attached, this is acceptable as long as the CV is attached and provides the required information.
  • If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
  • The question related to the conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered.
  • Declaration must be completed and signed.
  • The fully completed and signed new Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only (only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications).
  • Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • Applicants who do not comply with the above requirements, as well as late applications, will not be considered.
  • Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
  • Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
  • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One must be a practical exercise, 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.
  • Suitable candidates will undergo a personnel suitability check (Vetting, criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification).
  • The Department of Community Safety reserves the right not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes.
  • Candidate will be placed according to corridor coordination and the Department’s needs.
  • The Department will not accept posted, emailed or hand delivered applications.
  • We encourage youth, people with disability, coloured, Indian and white to apply and a confirmation of disabilities from a registered medical practitioner must be attached to the application.
  • Please Note:
  • Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.
  • If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 185 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/254: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: REFS/057025 Chief Directorate: Corporate Management Services
SALARY: R932 292 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE: Head Office (Johannesburg)
REQUIREMENTS: A Matric and National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7), in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Relevant equivalent qualification. 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) /working experience i.e. Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator. No criminal record/ cases pending against you. A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation, strategies and public service regulation. Treasury regulation. Knowledge management. Understanding of government programs and projects. Applied strategic thinking. Applying technology. Knowledge of budgeting and financial management. Communication and information management. Continuous improvement. Citizen focus and responsiveness. Developing others. Diversity management. Impact and influence. Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems. Networking and Building Bonds. Planning and organizing. Problem-solving and decision-making. Project management. Team leadership. Team Worker. Flexible. Change orientated. Customer focus and credible. Interpersonal skill.
DUTIES: To manage training, skills development, and learnerships. Coordinate and facilitate training and development programmes. Implement and monitor departmental HRD Strategy. Develop and manage departmental training database. Conduct orientation and induction programme. Monitor compliance of training programmes with relevant legislation. Coordinate and develop the department’s WSP. Administer Bursaries and study assistance. Develop learnership guidelines and curricula. Identify learnership areas and alignment with the department’s strategic plan and SETA’s. Establish, facilitate and implement learnership and mentorship programmes. To manage and implement performance management and development system. Develop and monitor performance management framework. Administer performance rewards. Maintain performance management database. Provide technical advice and assistance on performance management issues.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. Mmathethi Patjie Tel No: (011) 689 3845/ 3723/ 3847

Related posts

Same job title: Deputy director

  1. Deputy Director: Expenditure and Revenue Management

    Closes Mon 2 Nov 12:00

    National Treasury

    R932 292 per annum

    Pretoria Ref S114/2026 Circular 37 p. 75

  2. Deputy Director: Financial Accounting

    Closes Fri 6 Nov

    The Presidency

    R932 292 per annum Level 11

    Pretoria Ref FINACC/PRES/2026 Circular 38 p. 170

  3. Deputy Director: Protocol and Ceremonial Services

    Closes Fri 6 Nov

    The Presidency

    R932 292 per annum Level 11

    Pretoria Ref PROT/PRES/2026 Circular 38 p. 168

Same department

  1. Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management

    Closes Mon 9 Nov

    R487 197 per annum

    Head Office Johannesburg 2 vacancies Ref REFS/057031 Circular 38 p. 193

  2. Principal Provincial Inspector

    Closes Mon 9 Nov

    R413 001 per annum

    Heidelberg (Traffic Law Enforcement Services) Ref REFS/057018 Circular 38 p. 197

  3. Administrative Officer Senior

    Closes Mon 9 Nov

    R413 001 per annum

    Head Office Ref REFS/057024 Circular 38 p. 201

Same province

  1. Capacity Building Interns

    Closes Mon 2 Nov

    Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent

    R8 174 stipend

    MISA Head Office, Centurion Ref MISA/CB/03 Circular 37 p. 50

  2. Internal Audit Interns

    Closes Mon 2 Nov

    Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent

    R8 174 stipend

    MISA Head Office, Centurion Ref MISA/IA/05 Circular 37 p. 51

  3. Igr&esss Intern

    Closes Mon 2 Nov

    Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent

    R8 174 stipend

    MISA Head Office, Centurion Ref MISA/IGR&ESSS/02 Circular 37 p. 50

New deputy director by email

The circular comes out every Friday. An alert emails you the posts that match this one on the day they appear, and nothing else. Or follow the WhatsApp channel for each week's circular.

Set up an alertFollow on WhatsApp

WhatsAppHow to apply
Feedback

Send feedback

Loading…