Circular 33 of 2026 · Post 33/172 · Ref A6/107
CHIEF DIRECTOR: HR MANAGEMENT
Mpumalanga Department of Education
- CentreHead Office, Mbombela
- ProvinceMpumalanga
Closing date: 24 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 33 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 33/172
- Reference number
- A6/107
- Department
- Mpumalanga Department of Education
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Centre
- Head Office, Mbombela
- Salary
- R1 554 696 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
- Closing date
- 8 October 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Education.
The listed centre is Head Office, Mbombela.
Applications close on 8 October 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at senior managerial level.
- Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant policy frameworks including the Public Service Act and Regulations, the national and provincial HR and IT policy frameworks, PFMA and Financial Regulations, as well as the legislation and policies governing the provisioning, employment and conditions of service of educators.
- Extensive and credible experience in the application of systems, processes, procedures and best practices in the areas of human resource management and labour relations.
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
- Sound analytical and problem solving skills.
- Planning, organising and project management skills.
- Excellent leadership and managerial skills.
- Ability to develop logical frameworks and other models.
- Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules and to work under pressure.
- Developed computer literacy.
- Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours.
- Valid driver's license.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise.
- Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost.
- For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za.
- 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.
Duties
- Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for the rendering of human resource management-, labour relations as well as human resource development services.
- Manage HR planning and -provisioning, remuneration and – performance matters.
- Manage labour relations, as well as matters related to incapacity, inefficiency and misconduct.
- Manage the rendering of human resource development services.
- Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
- Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department.
- Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour.
- Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer.
- The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level.
- Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
Enquiries
Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below: Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise 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) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 33/172 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: HR MANAGEMENT REF NO: A6/107
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a
minimum of 5 years experience at senior managerial level. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. In depth knowledge and
understanding of the relevant policy frameworks including the Public Service
Act and Regulations, the national and provincial HR and IT policy frameworks,
PFMA and Financial Regulations, as well as the legislation and policies governing the provisioning, employment and conditions of service of
educators. Extensive and credible experience in the application of systems, processes, procedures and best practices in the areas of human resource
management and labour relations. Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. Sound analytical and problem solving skills. Planning,
organising and project management skills. Excellent leadership and managerial skills. Ability to develop logical frameworks and other models.
Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules and to work under pressure.
Developed computer literacy. Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours. Valid driver's license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected
to a relevant technical exercise. Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said
official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management
Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry
Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested
officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. 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.
DUTIES : Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for the rendering of human resource
management-, labour relations as well as human resource development services. Manage HR planning and -provisioning, remuneration and –
performance matters. Manage labour relations, as well as matters related to incapacity, inefficiency and misconduct. Manage the rendering of human
resource development services. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible
areas of activity. Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human
resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department. Pro-actively build sound relationships
with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer. The
appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of
Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520
NOTE : The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security
clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant
technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise 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) The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE : Head Office, Mbombela
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a
minimum of 5 years experience at senior managerial level. Proven outstanding managerial and service delivery competency. In depth knowledge and
understanding of the relevant policy frameworks including the Public Service
Act and Regulations, the national and provincial HR and IT policy frameworks,
PFMA and Financial Regulations, as well as the legislation and policies governing the provisioning, employment and conditions of service of
educators. Extensive and credible experience in the application of systems, processes, procedures and best practices in the areas of human resource
management and labour relations. Proven communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. Sound analytical and problem solving skills. Planning,
organising and project management skills. Excellent leadership and managerial skills. Ability to develop logical frameworks and other models.
Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules and to work under pressure.
Developed computer literacy. Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours. Valid driver's license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected
to a relevant technical exercise. Please note: With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said
official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management
Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry
Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested
officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. 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.
DUTIES : Ensure the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment and co-ordination of policy and systems for the rendering of human resource
management-, labour relations as well as human resource development services. Manage HR planning and -provisioning, remuneration and –
performance matters. Manage labour relations, as well as matters related to incapacity, inefficiency and misconduct. Manage the rendering of human
resource development services. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible
areas of activity. Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management, including the human
resources, finance, equipment and systems of the component. Contribute to the strategic direction of the Department. Pro-actively build sound relationships
with key stakeholders and clients, including organised labour. Empower staff within the component through coaching, development and skills transfer. The
appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of
Education, and will be expected to contribute at that level. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LH Moyane Tel No: (013) 766 5520
NOTE : The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security
clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant
technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise 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) The competency
assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.