DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria | closing date: 13 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Branch
Human Resources Management and Development.
Salary
R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive salary package, structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary. The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules.
Centre
Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- A qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Management, Industrial Psychology, Management Sciences, Social Sciences or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.
- 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level.
- Extensive experience in strategic human resource management and organisational development, including the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose people strategies, workforce planning, talent management, organisational design and culture transformation, leadership development, and modernisation initiatives aligned to organisational priorities Proven track record of operating successfully at a strategic / executive leadership level within a large organization of comparable size and complexity as well as public sector experience will serve as an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Public Service legislative and regulatory frameworks, Government structures, labour relations frameworks, and policy frameworks applicable to human resources management and development.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of government planning and governance frameworks, including the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP), Government Planning Frameworks and principles of good corporate governance (King IV).
- A Valid driver’s licence or ability to fulfil the operational travel requirements of the post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the execution of official duties, as well as willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Successful completion of the Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services.
- Skills and competencies: Strong strategic, digital and transformational leadership capability, including the ability to drive innovation, leverage emerging technologies, lead organisational modernisation initiatives, and oversee the transformation of HRM&D systems, business processes, digital governance controls and technology-enabled service delivery within a digital-first environment.
- Advanced human capital management and organisational development capability, including workforce planning and transformation, talent, performance and succession management, organisational design and development, change management, organisational culture development, leadership development, coaching and employee empowerment.
- Strong governance, programme and operational management capability, including policy development, programme and project management, financial and risk management, governance oversight, commercial acumen, planning and organising, accountability, and the ability to deliver results in a complex and demanding environment.
- Sound strategic, analytical and problem-solving capability, including data-driven decision-making, workforce analytics, organisational diagnostics, knowledge and information management, and the ability to optimise organisational performance, productivity and service delivery.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including client orientation and customer focus, communication, presentation, business report writing, influencing, networking, negotiation and conflict management, with the ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships.
- Strong people leadership capability, including team leadership, talent development and the ability to foster a high-performance, ethical and values-driven culture that supports organisational objectives, workforce transformation and the adoption of new ways of working.
- High levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, honesty, integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to public service excellence.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch: Human Resources Management and Development, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as governance, risk and compliance processes.
- Lead the development, review and implementation of the Department’s human resources strategy, workforce planning frameworks and organisational development initiatives in support of the Department’s strategic objectives and service delivery mandate.
- Provide strategic leadership on human capital management functions, including talent management, recruitment and selection, employment relations, conditions of service, employee wellness, learning and development, collective bargaining and labour relations.
- Drive organisational transformation, culture change and modernisation initiatives to support the Department’s transition into a digitalfirst organisation, including the implementation of appropriate change management, capability-building and digital enablement programmes.
- Lead the innovation, optimisation, digitisation and automation of human resource management services, systems and business processes to enhance operational efficiency, governance, accountability and service delivery outcomes.
- Ensure the effective delivery of human resource management services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets, continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes, and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit outcomes.
- Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with internal business units, organised labour, government institutions and external stakeholders in support of the Department’s strategic and operational objectives.
- Oversee the development, review and implementation of best practice human resources policies, frameworks, systems and codes of practice aligned to legislative prescripts, governance standards and organisational priorities.
- Lead the institutionalisation of the Department’s organisational values, ethical standards, compliance culture and people-centred service delivery ethos across the Department.
Enquiries
Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508) or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or via email to HRrecruitment@dha.gov.za (limited to 2.5MB in size. Should an automated acknowledgement of receipt not be received when an application is emailed, this could mean that the application was not received due to the size of the attachments. Should this occur, kindly resend the application in 2 / 3 parts, splitting the attachments accordingly), or delivered for the attention of the enquires person cited for this post, to the Department of Home Affairs, Head Office, 5th Floor Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria Central.
Department Notes
applications Must be submitted on or before the closing date; accompanied by a fully completed and signed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za), citing the correct post number and job title; a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date (dd/mm/yy), job title, detailed duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible)); as well as relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, regardless of online, email or manual submission. Applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are furthermore required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Pre-Screening: During pre-screening, candidates may be directed to submit additional supporting documentation such as a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), acting letters, amongst others. Selection: Shortlisted candidates – will be subject to various assessments, such as an interview(s) and technical test(s) (which assess the candidate’s professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties, general job fit, integrity and digital literacy); potentially considered suitable after the interview(s) and test(s), will be subjected to further mandatory assessments (which, amongst others, assesses the candidate’s proficiency in the core, professional and behavioural competencies attached to the level of the post within the Senior Management Service), employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, social media background, conducting business with State; and employment references including verification of relevant employment tenures, pending disciplinary action and exit reasons); will be required to submit a Declaration of Business Interests and successfully complete the online Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services course, which can be accessed via: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Candidates wishing to be considered for appointment, are encouraged to enrol for this course immediately. 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. Appointment: Once appointed, the completion of an employment contract, performance agreement, financial disclosure; and the undergoing of a compulsory induction programme, serving a prescribed probation period, and undergoing security vetting will be required. Unless otherwise indicated, correspondence between the Department and candidates generally will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Personal information submitted will be processed solely for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the post of Local Office Manager, North West: Large Office: Klerksdorp with Ref No: HRMC 30/26/1b, that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, is amended to Local Office Manager, North West: Large Office: Mmabatho. To this effect, the closing date for this post has been extended to 03 July 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Original Text
Branch: Human Resources Management and Development.
SALARY : R1 885 710 – R2 124 237 per annum (Level 15), an all-inclusive salary package, structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State
contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary.
The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules.
CENTRE : Headquarters: Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Management, Industrial Psychology, Management Sciences, Social Sciences
or in a related field at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA. 8 years’ experience at a Senior Management level. Extensive experience in strategic human
resource management and organisational development, including the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose people strategies,
workforce planning, talent management, organisational design and culture transformation, leadership development, and modernisation initiatives aligned
to organisational priorities Proven track record of operating successfully at a strategic / executive leadership level within a large organization of comparable
size and complexity as well as public sector experience will serve as an added
advantage. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, Public Service legislative and regulatory frameworks,
Government structures, labour relations frameworks, and policy frameworks applicable to human resources management and development. Sound
knowledge and understanding of government planning and governance frameworks, including the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP),
Government Planning Frameworks and principles of good corporate governance (King IV). A Valid driver’s licence or ability to fulfil the operational
travel requirements of the post independently, through maintaining reliable transport arrangements for the execution of official duties, as well as
willingness to travel and work extended hours. Successful completion of the
Nyukela Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services. Skills and competencies: Strong strategic, digital and transformational leadership
capability, including the ability to drive innovation, leverage emerging technologies, lead organisational modernisation initiatives, and oversee the
transformation of HRM&D systems, business processes, digital governance controls and technology-enabled service delivery within a digital-first
environment. Advanced human capital management and organisational development capability, including workforce planning and transformation,
talent, performance and succession management, organisational design and development, change management, organisational culture development,
leadership development, coaching and employee empowerment. Strong governance, programme and operational management capability, including
policy development, programme and project management, financial and risk management, governance oversight, commercial acumen, planning and
organising, accountability, and the ability to deliver results in a complex and demanding environment. Sound strategic, analytical and problem-solving
capability, including data-driven decision-making, workforce analytics, organisational diagnostics, knowledge and information management, and the
ability to optimise organisational performance, productivity and service delivery. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including
client orientation and customer focus, communication, presentation, business report writing, influencing, networking, negotiation and conflict management,
with the ability to build and sustain strategic partnerships. Strong people leadership capability, including team leadership, talent development and the
ability to foster a high-performance, ethical and values-driven culture that supports organisational objectives, workforce transformation and the adoption
of new ways of working. High levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, honesty, integrity, sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to
public service excellence.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Provide strategic and executive leadership to the Branch:
Human Resources Management and Development, including the effective management of human, financial and physical resources, as well as
governance, risk and compliance processes. Lead the development, review and implementation of the Department’s human resources strategy, workforce
planning frameworks and organisational development initiatives in support of the Department’s strategic objectives and service delivery mandate. Provide
strategic leadership on human capital management functions, including talent management, recruitment and selection, employment relations, conditions of
service, employee wellness, learning and development, collective bargaining and labour relations. Drive organisational transformation, culture change and
modernisation initiatives to support the Department’s transition into a digitalfirst organisation, including the implementation of appropriate change management, capability-building and digital enablement programmes. Lead
the innovation, optimisation, digitisation and automation of human resource management services, systems and business processes to enhance
operational efficiency, governance, accountability and service delivery outcomes. Ensure the effective delivery of human resource management
services in accordance with applicable service standards and organisational commitments, including the achievement of Branch performance targets,
continuous improvement of service delivery outcomes, and the maintenance of sound governance and internal control systems to support clean audit
outcomes. Facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement and partnerships with internal business units, organised labour, government institutions and external
stakeholders in support of the Department’s strategic and operational objectives. Oversee the development, review and implementation of best
practice human resources policies, frameworks, systems and codes of practice aligned to legislative prescripts, governance standards and organisational
priorities. Lead the institutionalisation of the Department’s organisational values, ethical standards, compliance culture and people-centred service
delivery ethos across the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Proby Reddy at (060) 976 7508) or Ms Sandra Mkhaliphi at (072) 527 6033
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za, or via email to
HRrecruitment@dha.gov.za (limited to 2.5MB in size. Should an automated acknowledgement of receipt not be received when an application is emailed,
this could mean that the application was not received due to the size of the attachments. Should this occur, kindly resend the application in 2 / 3 parts,
splitting the attachments accordingly), or delivered for the attention of the enquires person cited for this post, to the Department of Home Affairs, Head
Office, 5th Floor Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street,
Pretoria Central.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.