DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND ADMINISTRATION is a South African government vacancy at Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Kimberley Office | closing date: 07 August 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 quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the Department, Post To: Department of Economic Development and Tourism P/Bag X6108, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand Deliver to: MetLife Towers, (Post Office Building), T Floor (Registry Office), Post Office Building, Kimberley or Email applications to: HRA@ncdedat.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms. M. Musa
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive TCE package)
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a tertiary NQF level 7 Degree in Human Resource Management.
- A minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience at Assistant Director level within a Human Resource Management environment.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Knowledge &
- Skills: Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management environment.
- Knowledge of the PERSAL System (Added advantage: PERSAL controller), Knowledge of policies/ implementation strategies.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management Legislation/ Directives.
- Leadership Skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Policy Development Skills.
- Presentation Skills.
- Interpretation skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Conflict Management skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Communication skills (verbal/written).
- Computer skills.
- Research skills.
- Project management skills.
Duties
- Managing service benefits within the Department: Manage the application and implementation of all service benefits (GEPF, GEHS, PILIR, etc.).
- Manage coordination of employee service terminations (retirements, resignations, etc.).
- Ensure the accurate implementation of leave on PERSAL, leave audits of employees and payment of leave gratuities and provision of advice and support regarding leave management.
- Manage exit interviews.
- Managing Recruitment and Selection services within the department: Manage the recruitment, selection and appointment of employees whilst ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations during the recruitment and Selection process (advert, interviews and appointments).
- Manage and monitor the departmental vacancy rate.
- Ensure proper administration of appointments, promotions etc.
- Ensure accurate capturing of personnel information on PERSAL.
- Management of HR records: Ensure proper human resource record keeping.
- Ensure an updated filing system.
- Implement filing control measures.
- Provide support during Audits.
- Coordinate submission of HR records reports.
- Provide operational leadership in management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of human resources and activities within the HRA &P unit: Management of human resources including Discipline management.
- Training and Development, PMDS, EHW management, Attendance and leave management, Mainstreaming of females, youth and persons with disabilities.
- General management in terms of: Budget monitoring.
- Input, preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on Strategic/ Annual Performance/ Operational and HR Plan of the unit.
- Management of governance structures and systems e.g.
- PERSAL.
- Utilisation and care of assets within the unit.
- Determine specifications for procurement of goods and services.
- Provision of accurate human resource information, i.e. vacancy rate, turnover rate, etc., for reporting purposes, e.g.
- HR Plan, HRPIR, EE Report, MANCO Presentations.
- Attend strategic sessions.
- Provide input towards the Risk register of the subdirectorate.
- Attending quarterly forums on HR-related matters which impact audit outcomes.
- Presenting to and attending internal forums e.g.
- Staff information sessions, Planning Forum, EMC, Strategic sessions etc. to create awareness and educate on correct application and implementation procedures relating to HR matters to minimise risks associated with audit queries and findings
Enquiries
Ms. MR Musa Tel No: (053) 839 4076
Notes
Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the address specified above. The application must include a duly completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at https://www.dpsa.gov.za/, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae CV; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Please note a separate application is required for each position applied for. Applications received using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applicants are not required to submit/attach copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new (Z83) form and detailed curriculum vitae only. The provision of certified documents will only be required from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the day of the interview following a formal communication from Human Resources unit. In instances where applicants are in possession of a foreign qualification, it is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and only submit proof of such evaluation upon being shortlisted for a post. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders will be required to submit a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits only if shortlisted. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post/s. Applications, including those submitted via registered mail must reach the department before 16:00 on the day of the closing date. Incomplete applications, or applications received after the closing date will be disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note that suitable candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment as well as satisfactory personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial-asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification. Successful candidates will also be subjected to a security clearance process. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to sign the performance agreement within three months from the date of assumption of duty. It will also be required that the successful candidate declare to the EA particulars of all registrable financial interests. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Appointment of these positions will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive TCE package)
CENTRE : Kimberley Office
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a tertiary NQF level 7 Degree in Human Resource Management. A minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience at
Assistant Director level within a Human Resource Management environment.
Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge and understanding of
Human Resource Management environment. Knowledge of the PERSAL
System (Added advantage: PERSAL controller), Knowledge of policies/ implementation strategies. Knowledge of Human Resource Management
Legislation/ Directives. Leadership Skills. Planning and organising skills.
Problem-solving skills. Policy Development Skills. Presentation Skills.
Interpretation skills. Interpersonal skills. Conflict Management skills. Analytical thinking. Communication skills (verbal/written). Computer skills. Research
skills. Project management skills.
DUTIES : Managing service benefits within the Department: Manage the application and implementation of all service benefits (GEPF, GEHS, PILIR, etc.). Manage
coordination of employee service terminations (retirements, resignations, etc.).
Ensure the accurate implementation of leave on PERSAL, leave audits of employees and payment of leave gratuities and provision of advice and support
regarding leave management. Manage exit interviews. Managing Recruitment and Selection services within the department: Manage the recruitment,
selection and appointment of employees whilst ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations during the recruitment and Selection process
(advert, interviews and appointments). Manage and monitor the departmental vacancy rate. Ensure proper administration of appointments, promotions etc.
Ensure accurate capturing of personnel information on PERSAL. Management of HR records: Ensure proper human resource record keeping. Ensure an
updated filing system. Implement filing control measures. Provide support during Audits. Coordinate submission of HR records reports. Provide
operational leadership in management, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of human resources and activities within the HRA &P unit:
Management of human resources including Discipline management. Training and Development, PMDS, EHW management, Attendance and leave
management, Mainstreaming of females, youth and persons with disabilities.
General management in terms of: Budget monitoring. Input, preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on Strategic/ Annual Performance/
Operational and HR Plan of the unit. Management of governance structures and systems e.g. PERSAL. Utilisation and care of assets within the unit.
Determine specifications for procurement of goods and services. Provision of accurate human resource information, i.e. vacancy rate, turnover rate, etc., for
reporting purposes, e.g. HR Plan, HRPIR, EE Report, MANCO Presentations.
Attend strategic sessions. Provide input towards the Risk register of the subdirectorate. Attending quarterly forums on HR-related matters which impact audit outcomes. Presenting to and attending internal forums e.g. Staff
information sessions, Planning Forum, EMC, Strategic sessions etc. to create awareness and educate on correct application and implementation procedures
relating to HR matters to minimise risks associated with audit queries and findings
ENQUIRIES : Ms. MR Musa Tel No: (053) 839 4076
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.
