Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/70 · Ref DHET 29/09/2026 Region: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- CentreCape Town
- LevelLevel 09
Closing date: 4 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 29–30
- Circular Post
- 32/70
- Reference number
- DHET 29/09/2026 Region: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office
- Department
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- Centre
- Cape Town
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Closing date
- 18 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
The listed centre is Cape Town.
Applications close on 18 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate Degree / National diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6.
- Three (3) to Five (5) years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management Field.
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL system.
- Sound Knowledge and understanding of prescripts governing TVET sector including among others CET Act etc.
- Good understanding and interpretation of Public Service prescripts i: public Service Act, Public service Regulations, Labour Relation Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act and HR Related Prescripts.
- Knowledge and Understanding of Human Resources Management, Administration and Development processes and procedures.
- Good Administrative skills, Good Report writing skills, Good analytical Research skills, Good and communication and interpersonal skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation, and Facilitation skills.
- Advanced Computer literacy.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Duties
- Oversee Human Resource Management and Administration services – Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc);
- Oversee the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation(advert), shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications)are coordinated within the stipulated timelines);
- Management of HR Personnel records.
- Oversee Human Resource Development services – Render Bursaries administration;
- Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL);
- Conduct Induction;
- Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions.
- Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP);
- Administration of Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS)and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS).
- Coordinate and facilitate Organizational Development, services – Coordinate and facilitate organizational services by designing, reviewing and implementing the Region structure;
- Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions;
- Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office;
- Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering;
- Facilitate change management and organizational transformation services.
- Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services – Coordinate, develop, review, implement and monitor the Regional Office HR plan, develop;
- Provide report on HR and EE plans to manage relevant structures.
- Assist in developing and implementing Human Resource policies and manuals.
- Management of staff.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
- N.B.
- All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
Enquiries
Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83.
- Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
- 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.
- 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. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 32/70 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND
DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DHET 29/09/2026
Region: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree / National diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6. Three (3) to Five (5) years
supervisory experience in Human Resource Management Field. Sound
Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL system. Sound Knowledge and understanding of prescripts governing TVET sector including among others
CET Act etc. Good understanding and interpretation of Public Service prescripts i: public Service Act, Public service Regulations, Labour Relation
Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills
Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act and HR Related Prescripts.
Knowledge and Understanding of Human Resources Management,
Administration and Development processes and procedures. Good
Administrative skills, Good Report writing skills, Good analytical Research skills, Good and communication and interpersonal skills, Planning and
Organizing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation, and Facilitation skills.
Advanced Computer literacy. A valid driver's license is required.
DUTIES : Oversee Human Resource Management and Administration services – Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service
recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc);
Oversee the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation(advert), shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test,
reference check, verification of qualifications)are coordinated within the stipulated timelines); Management of HR Personnel records. Oversee Human
Resource Development services – Render Bursaries administration; Render
Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL); Conduct Induction; Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions. Develop and implement Workplace
Skills Plan (WSP); Administration of Performance Management and
Development Systems (PMDS)and Integrated Quality Management System
(IQMS). Coordinate and facilitate Organizational Development, services –
Coordinate and facilitate organizational services by designing, reviewing and implementing the Region structure; Facilitate the development of Job
Descriptions; Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head
Office; Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering; Facilitate change management and organizational transformation services. Coordinate
and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE)
services – Coordinate, develop, review, implement and monitor the Regional
Office HR plan, develop; Provide report on HR and EE plans to manage relevant structures. Assist in developing and implementing Human Resource
policies and manuals. Management of staff. Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a
relevant competency exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. 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. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026
DEVELOPMENT REF NO: DHET 29/09/2026
Region: Northern And Western Cape Regional Office
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Degree / National diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6. Three (3) to Five (5) years
supervisory experience in Human Resource Management Field. Sound
Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL system. Sound Knowledge and understanding of prescripts governing TVET sector including among others
CET Act etc. Good understanding and interpretation of Public Service prescripts i: public Service Act, Public service Regulations, Labour Relation
Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills
Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act and HR Related Prescripts.
Knowledge and Understanding of Human Resources Management,
Administration and Development processes and procedures. Good
Administrative skills, Good Report writing skills, Good analytical Research skills, Good and communication and interpersonal skills, Planning and
Organizing skills, Leadership skills, Presentation, and Facilitation skills.
Advanced Computer literacy. A valid driver's license is required.
DUTIES : Oversee Human Resource Management and Administration services – Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service
recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc);
Oversee the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation(advert), shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test,
reference check, verification of qualifications)are coordinated within the stipulated timelines); Management of HR Personnel records. Oversee Human
Resource Development services – Render Bursaries administration; Render
Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL); Conduct Induction; Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions. Develop and implement Workplace
Skills Plan (WSP); Administration of Performance Management and
Development Systems (PMDS)and Integrated Quality Management System
(IQMS). Coordinate and facilitate Organizational Development, services –
Coordinate and facilitate organizational services by designing, reviewing and implementing the Region structure; Facilitate the development of Job
Descriptions; Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head
Office; Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering; Facilitate change management and organizational transformation services. Coordinate
and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE)
services – Coordinate, develop, review, implement and monitor the Regional
Office HR plan, develop; Provide report on HR and EE plans to manage relevant structures. Assist in developing and implementing Human Resource
policies and manuals. Management of staff. Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a
relevant competency exercise.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.
NOTE : Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and
a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the
digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support
the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference.
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. 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. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate.
No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course
visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous
employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and
practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”.
Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the
Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.
CLOSING DATE : 18 September 2026