ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SERVICE CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

POST 29/22 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SERVICE CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS REF NO: CMS33/2026
SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/Degree (NQF6) in Human Resources Management or equivalent qualification within the relevant field. A minimum of three (3) years’
experience in Service Conditions and Benefits. Experience in managing Policy on Incapacity Leave and ill – Health Retirement (PILIR) and experience in
managing service termination process. Understanding of the Human Resource
Management Legislations and regulatory framework. Knowledge and understanding of Public Service procedures and prescripts. Knowledge of
Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of HR practice & procedures. Knowledge of administrative procedures, project
management and personnel management. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Good interpersonal skills, Supervisory and change management
skills. Knowledge of policy development and implementation. Sound research, analytical, organising, planning, presentation coordination and stakeholder
liaison skills. Experience in PERSAL system (certificates will be an added advantage). Ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
DUTIES : Manage and monitor the implementation of service benefits and conditions such as leave allowances, resettlement, medical assistance, and long service
recognition in line with relevant prescripts. Ensure the successful implementation of policies on matters related to human resource management
to adhere to the relevant prescripts/legislation. Conduct information sharing sessions on service benefits and conditions. Manage the performance of other
remunerative work outside the public service and financial disclosures.
Manage Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill- Health Retirement (PILIR). Manage the implementation service termination process and exit interviews.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Mpati Tel No: (012) 399 8653
APPLICATIONS : All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications via the above link. Applicant must ensure that they complete all sections on the online Z83 and
attached a detailed CV with at least three (3) contactable references. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the
applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and
driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit
worthiness; Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the
Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training
Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April
2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as
endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into
SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. 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.
Following the interview and technical passement for all SMS posts, the
Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the
implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and
employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the
closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. By submitting the employment application form, you agree and consent in terms of Section 11(1) of the Protection of Personal Information Act
(POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013), for your personal information which you provide to the DFFE to being processed by the department and its employees, agents,
Cabinet committees, and subcontractors for recruitment purposes, in accordance with the POPIA of 2013.
CLOSING DATE : 31 August 2026, 16:00. No late application will be accepted