ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 31 July 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.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Human Resource Management
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resource management, including supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
- Knowledge of HR transactions and related processes.
- Have a working knowledge of disciplinary processes in HR transactions.
- Understanding of Government legislation.
- Knowledge of Financial Management and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations.
- Knowledge of Programme and Project Management.
- Knowledge of relationship management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- People and Diversity Management.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Good communication skills.
- Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
- Knowledge of analytical procedures and analytical skills.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total human resource function for LOCMA.
- Implement HR policies and strategies and ensure compliance with HR policies for all employees.
- Address payroll and salary-related matters.
- Apply prescripts for staff transfers and interdepartmental movement.
- Oversee the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) measures.
- Regularly analyse trends and recommend policy updates and amendments.
- Manage service benefits and conditions and implement HR transactions within the delegated framework.
- Advise managers on transaction processes.
- Administer employment equity and employee wellness programmes.
- Manage the development and submission of legislative requirement reports and plans.
- Facilitate HR-related training for staff.
- Manage recruitment, selection and general HR provisions by developing and implementing recruitment and PMDS plans.
- Conduct roadshows to communicate key HR policies.
- Maintain and administer an HR database and provide accessible HR-related information services.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all HR policies and ensure that employees are appointed as per HR prescripts.
- Evaluate the implementation of the HR information policy in the CMA and measure compliance in terms of HR information processes and service level agreements (SLAs) with other stakeholders.
- Facilitate effective labour relations management, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes and resolution of disputes.
- Manage personnel records by maintaining updated HR records while ensuring confidentiality, implementing safeguards against loss or theft, and keeping clear tracking of file movements.
- Supervise and support staff, set work goals and monitor progress, and organise training and career development.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and labour laws.
- Manage staff leave, attendance and performance appraisals.
Enquiries
Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Branch: Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Human Resource Management or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’
experience in human resource management, including supervisory experience. Knowledge of policy development and implementation. Knowledge
of HR transactions and related processes. Have a working knowledge of disciplinary processes in HR transactions. Understanding of Government
legislation. Knowledge of Financial Management and the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations. Knowledge of Programme and Project
Management. Knowledge of relationship management. Problem solving and analysis. People and Diversity Management. Client Orientation and Customer
Focus. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Knowledge of analytical procedures and analytical skills.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total human resource function for LOCMA. Implement HR policies and strategies
and ensure compliance with HR policies for all employees. Address payroll and
salary-related matters. Apply prescripts for staff transfers and interdepartmental movement. Oversee the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) measures. Regularly analyse trends and
recommend policy updates and amendments. Manage service benefits and conditions and implement HR transactions within the delegated framework.
Advise managers on transaction processes. Administer employment equity and employee wellness programmes. Manage the development and
submission of legislative requirement reports and plans. Facilitate HR-related training for staff. Manage recruitment, selection and general HR provisions by
developing and implementing recruitment and PMDS plans. Conduct roadshows to communicate key HR policies. Maintain and administer an HR
database and provide accessible HR-related information services. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all HR policies and ensure that employees are
appointed as per HR prescripts. Evaluate the implementation of the HR information policy in the CMA and measure compliance in terms of HR
information processes and service level agreements (SLAs) with other stakeholders. Facilitate effective labour relations management, including
grievance handling, disciplinary processes and resolution of disputes. Manage personnel records by maintaining updated HR records while ensuring
confidentiality, implementing safeguards against loss or theft, and keeping clear tracking of file movements. Supervise and support staff, set work goals
and monitor progress, and organise training and career development. Ensure compliance with HR policies and labour laws. Manage staff leave, attendance
and performance appraisals.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.