DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 14 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 13 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Human Resource Management
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Human Resource Management.
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level in Human Resource Management.
- The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license.
- Knowledge of human resources functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collate administrative statistics.
- Basic knowledge and insight of Human Resource prescripts.
- Applicants must have working experience on the PERSAL system and be in possession of a PERSAL certificate.
- Knowledge of databases and spread sheet applications.
- Knowledge and experience of Pension Administration as well as conditions of service matters i.e. leave, housing allowances, policy on incapacity leave, ill health retirement (PILIR), appointments, injury on duty and other allowances.
- Have a working knowledge of the Basic Condition of employment Act and Labour Relations Act.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and any other relevant prescripts.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total human resource functions within Catchment Management Agency.
- Ensuring and managing the implementation of Human Resources, Human Resources Development which includes Performance Management and Development System, Planning and Recruitment as well as HR Administration, strategies, policies, practices and systems and monitoring the guidance, to subordinates and line managers.
- The interpretation and application of HR policies and directives.
- Management of PERSAL system that will expedite the provision of information and statistics.
- Ensuring and managing effective programming and coordination of training activities.
- Assessing the Performance of Officials in the unit (PMDS).
Enquiries
Mrs FL Lamola at (083) 273 2494
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Notes
The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Human Resource Management. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience of which
three (3) years must be at a supervision level in Human Resource
Management. The disclosure of valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of human resources functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data,
operate computers and collate administrative statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of Human Resource prescripts. Applicants must have working
experience on the PERSAL system and be in possession of a PERSAL certificate. Knowledge of databases and spread sheet applications. Knowledge
and experience of Pension Administration as well as conditions of service matters i.e. leave, housing allowances, policy on incapacity leave, ill health
retirement (PILIR), appointments, injury on duty and other allowances. Have a working knowledge of the Basic Condition of employment Act and Labour
Relations Act. Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and any other relevant prescripts. Good verbal and written communication
skills.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total human resource functions within Catchment Management Agency. Ensuring
and managing the implementation of Human Resources, Human Resources
Development which includes Performance Management and Development
System, Planning and Recruitment as well as HR Administration, strategies, policies, practices and systems and monitoring the guidance, to subordinates
and line managers. The interpretation and application of HR policies and directives. Management of PERSAL system that will expedite the provision of
information and statistics. Ensuring and managing effective programming and coordination of training activities. Assessing the Performance of Officials in the
unit (PMDS).
ENQUIRIES : Mrs FL Lamola at (083) 273 2494
NOTE : The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the
National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and
Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service
Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 14 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.