ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

POST 27/140 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: DSRAC 08/07/2026
SALARY : R487 197 – R573 897 per annum (Level 09), an all-inclusive remuneration
CENTRE : Sarah Baartman District (Makanda)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Personnel
Management /Public Administration / Public Management / Business
Management / Industrial Psychology. Minimum of three (3) year’s functional experience on Senior Personnel Practitioner Level (7/8) in Human Resource
Management. Extensive knowledge of PERSAL, ISISELE & Pension Case
Management systems. Human Resource Management Methodology,
Principles and Strategies. COIDA, DPSA Directives, Customer Service
principles (Batho Pele Principles). Budgeting and Financial Management ,
Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Condition of Employment
Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations,
Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
(PAJA), Minimum information security standard (MISS), Protection of Personal
Information Act (POPIA) Skills: Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict
Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People
Management, Performance and oversight, Performance/ Project Management,
Quality Assurance, Risk Management. Ability to work under pressure and independently. A valid driving license is required.
DUTIES : Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Management and Personnel Conduct: attend and hold Human Resource meetings. Coordinate HR Reports.
Coordinate recruitment, selection and appointment process. Develop and implement recruitment and selection plans in line with approved workforce
plans. Champion the advertising, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and appointment of employees. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation,
policies, and recruitment procedures. Provide support to the selection committees during recruitment and selection processes and technical support
on recruitment matters. Monitor vacancy rates and recruitment turnaround times. Prepare recruitment reports and maintain accurate recruitment records.
Promote employment equity and transformation objectives during recruitment processes. Administer conditions of service. Manage the implementation and
administration of employee conditions of service. Understanding of GEPF and
Pension Case Management system. Ensure accurate administration of appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations, leave and leave gratuity
management, overtime, housing allowance, long-service recognition, and other employee benefits. Provide guidance on human resource policies and
applicable legislation. Monitor compliance with service conditions and resolve employee enquiries. Ensure accurate personnel records and HR information
management. Liaise with payroll and other stakeholders to resolve personnel administration matters. Coordinate performance management and
development services. Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on performance management processes. Monitor compliance with
performance planning, reviews, assessments, and development plans. Identify training and development needs based on performance outcomes. Ensure
proper record keeping and reporting on performance management activities.
Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Development and EPMDS. Monitor the development of Workplace Skills Plan. Monitor development of
performance contracts. Conduct quarterly reviews and Validation of Reviews and Assessment. Coordinate the administration of PMDS, Monitor and
facilitate Training & Capacitation of employees. Coordinate labour relations services, Facilitate the implementation of labour relations policies and
procedures. Give advice to management on labour legislation and collective agreements. Execute disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes.
Promote sound employer-employee relations and conflict resolution. Monitor implementation of labour relations decisions and maintain records. Coordinate
wellness programmes services. Plan and implement employee health and wellness programmes (EHWP). Develop and implement wellness initiatives
addressing physical, emotional, financial, and psychosocial wellbeing.
Organise awareness campaigns on health, wellness, and work-life balance.
Facilitate counselling referrals and employee support services. Monitor employee participation and evaluate programme effectiveness.
Promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment. Management of all administration processes. Give input in the development of policies and
operational plans. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Develop and interpret reporting templates. Determine and verify the authenticity of the
evidence provided. Attend and respond to audit matters. Supervise human resources. Maintain staff discipline.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 0949 / 0936, Head Office – (eQonce) e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.