DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HR PLANNING, INFORMATION & SYSTEMS is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 03 July 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.
Applications should be submitted online through http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Hand delivered applications should be submitted to 28 Market Street (Next to UNISA) Registry Office (First Floor by 16h00 daily) or alternatively post to The Director: HRMA&EW; Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9485, Polokwane, 0700.
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration/ Human Resources Management as recognized by SAQA.
- PERSAL results / certificate.
- Valid PERSAL Controller certificate will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the environment of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director / Junior Management level and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability).
- Core and Process Competencies: Experience in condition of services / Establishment Management and PERSAL system.
- Sound and in-depth knowledge and understanding of government policies, public service regulations, PFMA, treasury regulations as well as the legislative framework governing the public service.
- Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and in-depth knowledge of PERSAL and BAS.
- GENERIC COMPETENCIES: People Management and Empowerment, Programme &
- Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Client orientation &
- Customer focus, Problem Solving &
- Analysis, Communication.
- Technical competencies: PERSAL, Computer, Organizing and planning.
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
Duties
- Manage and ensure proper utilization of the HRM systems.
- Monitor Human Resources information system.
- Oversee HR databases (e.g.
- PERSAL), ensuring data quality, coordinating system upgrades and maintenance.
- Manage and monitor PERSAL activities in the department, including personnel and salary controllers, activities on PERSAL system.
- Register and maintain user profiles for all users and allocate functions in line with individual scope of work as per the job description.
- Monitor the suspense and transaction files as well as follows up all questionable transactions.
- Manage risk, audit and resources.
- Manage the implementation of the Human Resource Plan;
- Manage and review the Employment Equity (EE) plan;
- Manage retention and career management strategy;
- Manage departmental staff establishment;
- Manage the updating of HR Information Management System (HRIMS).
Enquiries
Ms. Mokhomole Makgano Tel No: (015) 294 2270
Notes
EE Target: African Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Male, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability.
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Original Text
Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public Administration/ Human Resources Management as recognized by SAQA.
PERSAL results / certificate. Valid PERSAL Controller certificate will be an
added advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the environment of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director / Junior Management level
and valid driver’s license (with exception of person with disability). Core and
Process Competencies: Experience in condition of services / Establishment
Management and PERSAL system. Sound and in-depth knowledge and understanding of government policies, public service regulations, PFMA,
treasury regulations as well as the legislative framework governing the public service. Knowledge of Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulation
(PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic
Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and in-depth knowledge of PERSAL and BAS. GENERIC COMPETENCIES: People Management and
Empowerment, Programme & Project Management, Financial Management,
Change Management, Knowledge Management, Client orientation & Customer focus, Problem Solving & Analysis, Communication. Technical competencies:
PERSAL, Computer, Organizing and planning. Knowledge of PERSAL.
DUTIES : Manage and ensure proper utilization of the HRM systems. Monitor Human Resources information system. Oversee HR databases (e.g. PERSAL),
ensuring data quality, coordinating system upgrades and maintenance.
Manage and monitor PERSAL activities in the department, including personnel and salary controllers, activities on PERSAL system. Register and maintain
user profiles for all users and allocate functions in line with individual scope of work as per the job description. Monitor the suspense and transaction files as
well as follows up all questionable transactions. Manage risk, audit and resources. Manage the implementation of the Human Resource Plan; Manage
and review the Employment Equity (EE) plan; Manage retention and career management strategy; Manage departmental staff establishment; Manage the
updating of HR Information Management System (HRIMS).
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Mokhomole Makgano Tel No: (015) 294 2270
NOTE : EE Target: African Female, Coloured Male & Female, White Male, Indian Male & Female, Persons with Disability.
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.