Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/184 · Ref 22/1/3/6/3/38/2026 (HRMD)
CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- CentrePietermaritzburg
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- LevelLevel 14
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 1–2
- Circular Post
- 27/184
- Reference number
- 22/1/3/6/3/38/2026 (HRMD)
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Centre
- Pietermaritzburg
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
- Closing date
- 21 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.
The listed centre is Pietermaritzburg.
Applications close on 21 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors Degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years experience at senior managerial level in a Human Resource Management and Development environment, as well as an SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence.
- Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge of the RSA Constitution;
- Public Service Act;
- Public Service Regulations;
- Public Finance Management Act;
- Labour Relations Act;
- Employee Performance and Management System;
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act;
- Project Management Principles;
- Youth Development Policy;
- National and Provincial practice Notes;
- Supply Chain Management practices and procedures;
- Promotion of Access to Information Act;
- Service Delivery frameworks;
- Promotion of Administration Justice Act;
- Skills Development Act;
- National Skills Development Strategy;
- National Development Plan;
- Provincial Growth and development plan;
- Treasury Regulations;
- KZN Citizens charter;
- Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Intergovernmental matters;
- Ministerial Handbook;
- Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and any other relevant Act/Legislative mandates;
- Language skills; listening skills; presentation skills; analytical thinking; interpersonal relations; strategic planning skills; organisational skills; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; financial management skills; time management skills; report writing skills; problem solving skills; conflict management skills; change management skills; self discipline and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision; project management skills; people management skills; relationship management; decision making; facilitation skills; risk management skills; strategic direction; good communication skills (verbal & written) with staff and management, other departments and private sector organisations, educational institutions, municipalities, traditional institutions and good computer literacy in MS Office.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be required to manage a Strategic Human Resource function within the department with the following responsibilities: Render efficient Human Resource administration services;
- Provide optimal development of departmental human resources;
- Manage the development of human resource strategies and provide organisational development services;
- Manage labour relations matters;
- Ensure the development and implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines;
- Manage the resources of the Chief Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr Z Majozi Tel No: (033) 260 8045
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Perumal
Notes and Z83 guidance
To Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
- The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously.
- Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants.
- Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via eRecruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za.Appointment is subject to a positive outcome on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with a disability. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors Degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management as recognised by SAQA
coupled with at least 5 years experience at senior managerial level in a Human
Resource Management and Development environment, as well as an SMS
Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of
Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid
Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge of the RSA Constitution;
Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management
Act; Labour Relations Act; Employee Performance and Management System;
Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Project Management Principles; Youth
Development Policy; National and Provincial practice Notes; Supply Chain
Management practices and procedures; Promotion of Access to Information
Act; Service Delivery frameworks; Promotion of Administration Justice Act;
Skills Development Act; National Skills Development Strategy; National
Development Plan; Provincial Growth and development plan; Treasury
Regulations; KZN Citizens charter; Occupational Health and Safety Act;
Intergovernmental matters; Ministerial Handbook; Promotion of Equality and
Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and any other relevant Act/Legislative mandates; Language skills; listening skills; presentation skills; analytical
thinking; interpersonal relations; strategic planning skills; organisational skills; research skills; analytical skills; leadership skills; financial management skills;
time management skills; report writing skills; problem solving skills; conflict management skills; change management skills; self discipline and able to work
under pressure with minimum supervision; project management skills; people management skills; relationship management; decision making; facilitation
skills; risk management skills; strategic direction; good communication skills
(verbal & written) with staff and management, other departments and private sector organisations, educational institutions, municipalities, traditional
institutions and good computer literacy in MS Office.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to manage a Strategic Human Resource function within the department with the following responsibilities:
Render efficient Human Resource administration services; Provide optimal development of departmental human resources; Manage the development of
human resource strategies and provide organisational development services;
Manage labour relations matters; Ensure the development and implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines; Manage the resources of the Chief
Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Z Majozi Tel No: (033) 260 8045