Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/93
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- LevelLevel 11
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 9–10
- Circular Post
- 27/93
- Department
- Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- East London
- Reference information
- DPWI 07/07/2026
- Salary information
- R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate, B Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Public Administration / Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology with three years’ relevant experience in Corporate Services at an Assistant Director Level.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Introduction to PERSAL Certificate is compulsory.
- Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of all Acts and Regulating that governs the HRM discipline.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework, policies and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public Service.
- Knowledge and understanding of Archives and Records Management Act etc.
- Knowledge of PERSAL System.
- Knowledge of Financial regulations and instructions and application of financial procedures.
- Applied Strategic Thinking, Research Skills, Applying Technology, 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 Organising, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Project Management, Team Leadership, Computer Literate, Good Communication Skills (verbal and written).
- Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Communication, Client orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Financial Management, Programmes and Project Management, Results / Quality Management, Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Change Management.
Duties
- Manage Recruitment, selection and placement of employees, Manage and coordinate recruitment, selection, placement and HR Planning.
- Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Employment Equity committee.
- Manage compliance with recruitment process.
- Manage district establishment.
- Manage Conditions of Services and implementation of employee benefits.
- Manage leave administration and PILIR.
- Manage payment of benefits.
- Manage HR Registry services.
- Facilitate implementation of COIDA.
- Manage Human Resource Development.
- Manage coordination of training and development.
- Manage coordination of skills audit and workplace skills plan.
- Manage coordination and implementation of PMDS and development.
- Manage implementation of Internship and learnership programme.
- Manage coordination of Training Committee activities.
- Manage Employee Health and Wellness.
- Manage HIV/AIDS and TB in the workplace.
- Monitor Health and Productivity Management.
- Manage SHERQ services.
- Manage Wellness programme.
- Manage Employment Relations.
- Advise on labour relations matters.
- Improve quality of consultations between HR and management.
- Manage resolutions and outcomes of grievance matters.
- Manage coordination of discipline and outcomes.
- Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Regional Labour Forums.
- Facilitate and implement outcomes of dispute and disciplinary matters.
- Manage Network and IT Infrastructure.
- Manage provision of IT services.
- Manage the provision of IT maintenance services.
- Manage district back-ups monthly.
- Manage provision of desk top support.
- Manage Office Service.
- Manage opening, closing and archiving of files.
- Manage proper maintenance of records according to National Minimum Information Requirements (NMIR).
- Manage movement of files.
- Manage records/ documents.
- Manage operations of Registry services.
- Manage Allocated Resources.
- Maintain high standard of performance within teams to produce excellent work within stipulated timeframes for achievement of set objectives.
- Resolve problems of motivation and control.
- Ensure timeously development of job descriptions, signing of workplan agreements and assessment of employees.
- Ensure management, procurement, maintenance and safekeeping of assets.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions to develop district operational plans and ensure accurate implementation and reporting thereof.
- Provide support on audit findings and risks within the unit.
Enquiries
- Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868
- MS. L. Magama at 064 754 8464 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address
- should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 MonThursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Preference will be given to African Male with Disability.
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Official source
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Original Text
POST 27/93 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: DPWI 07/07/2026
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : East London
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, B Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Public Administration / Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology
with three years’ relevant experience in Corporate Services at an Assistant
Director Level. A valid driver’s licence. Introduction to PERSAL Certificate is compulsory. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of
legislative framework that governs the Public Service. In-depth knowledge and understanding of all Acts and Regulating that governs the HRM discipline.
Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework, policies and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public
Service. Knowledge and understanding of Archives and Records Management
Act etc. Knowledge of PERSAL System. Knowledge of Financial regulations and instructions and application of financial procedures. Applied Strategic
Thinking, Research Skills, Applying Technology, 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
Organising, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Project Management,
Team Leadership, Computer Literate, Good Communication Skills (verbal and written). Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Communication,
Client orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and
Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Financial Management,
Programmes and Project Management, Results / Quality Management,
Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Change Management.
DUTIES : Manage Recruitment, selection and placement of employees, Manage and coordinate recruitment, selection, placement and HR Planning. Facilitate and
coordinate sitting of Employment Equity committee. Manage compliance with recruitment process. Manage district establishment. Manage Conditions of
Services and implementation of employee benefits. Manage leave administration and PILIR. Manage payment of benefits. Manage HR Registry
services. Facilitate implementation of COIDA. Manage Human Resource
Development. Manage coordination of training and development. Manage coordination of skills audit and workplace skills plan. Manage coordination and
implementation of PMDS and development. Manage implementation of
Internship and learnership programme. Manage coordination of Training
Committee activities. Manage Employee Health and Wellness. Manage
HIV/AIDS and TB in the workplace. Monitor Health and Productivity
Management. Manage SHERQ services. Manage Wellness programme.
Manage Employment Relations. Advise on labour relations matters. Improve quality of consultations between HR and management. Manage resolutions
and outcomes of grievance matters. Manage coordination of discipline and outcomes. Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Regional Labour Forums.
Facilitate and implement outcomes of dispute and disciplinary matters. Manage
Network and IT Infrastructure. Manage provision of IT services. Manage the provision of IT maintenance services. Manage district back-ups monthly.
Manage provision of desk top support. Manage Office Service. Manage opening, closing and archiving of files. Manage proper maintenance of records
according to National Minimum Information Requirements (NMIR). Manage movement of files. Manage records/ documents. Manage operations of
Registry services. Manage Allocated Resources. Maintain high standard of performance within teams to produce excellent work within stipulated
timeframes for achievement of set objectives. Resolve problems of motivation and control. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions, signing of
workplan agreements and assessment of employees. Ensure management, procurement, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Participate in strategic
planning sessions to develop district operational plans and ensure accurate implementation and reporting thereof. Provide support on audit findings and
risks within the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ MS. L. Magama at 064 754 8464 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Male with Disability.
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : East London
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, B Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Public Administration / Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology
with three years’ relevant experience in Corporate Services at an Assistant
Director Level. A valid driver’s licence. Introduction to PERSAL Certificate is compulsory. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of
legislative framework that governs the Public Service. In-depth knowledge and understanding of all Acts and Regulating that governs the HRM discipline.
Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework, policies and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public
Service. Knowledge and understanding of Archives and Records Management
Act etc. Knowledge of PERSAL System. Knowledge of Financial regulations and instructions and application of financial procedures. Applied Strategic
Thinking, Research Skills, Applying Technology, 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
Organising, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Project Management,
Team Leadership, Computer Literate, Good Communication Skills (verbal and written). Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Communication,
Client orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and
Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Financial Management,
Programmes and Project Management, Results / Quality Management,
Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Change Management.
DUTIES : Manage Recruitment, selection and placement of employees, Manage and coordinate recruitment, selection, placement and HR Planning. Facilitate and
coordinate sitting of Employment Equity committee. Manage compliance with recruitment process. Manage district establishment. Manage Conditions of
Services and implementation of employee benefits. Manage leave administration and PILIR. Manage payment of benefits. Manage HR Registry
services. Facilitate implementation of COIDA. Manage Human Resource
Development. Manage coordination of training and development. Manage coordination of skills audit and workplace skills plan. Manage coordination and
implementation of PMDS and development. Manage implementation of
Internship and learnership programme. Manage coordination of Training
Committee activities. Manage Employee Health and Wellness. Manage
HIV/AIDS and TB in the workplace. Monitor Health and Productivity
Management. Manage SHERQ services. Manage Wellness programme.
Manage Employment Relations. Advise on labour relations matters. Improve quality of consultations between HR and management. Manage resolutions
and outcomes of grievance matters. Manage coordination of discipline and outcomes. Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Regional Labour Forums.
Facilitate and implement outcomes of dispute and disciplinary matters. Manage
Network and IT Infrastructure. Manage provision of IT services. Manage the provision of IT maintenance services. Manage district back-ups monthly.
Manage provision of desk top support. Manage Office Service. Manage opening, closing and archiving of files. Manage proper maintenance of records
according to National Minimum Information Requirements (NMIR). Manage movement of files. Manage records/ documents. Manage operations of
Registry services. Manage Allocated Resources. Maintain high standard of performance within teams to produce excellent work within stipulated
timeframes for achievement of set objectives. Resolve problems of motivation and control. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions, signing of
workplan agreements and assessment of employees. Ensure management, procurement, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Participate in strategic
planning sessions to develop district operational plans and ensure accurate implementation and reporting thereof. Provide support on audit findings and
risks within the unit.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ MS. L. Magama at 064 754 8464 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to African Male with Disability.