CHIEF DIRECTOR: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES is a South African government vacancy at Office of the Public Service Commission. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Public Service Commission House, Pretoria | closing date: 29 June 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.
You can apply on www.psc.gov.za under “vacancies” or forward your application stating the relevant reference number to: The Director-General, Office of the Public Service Commission, Private Bag X121, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Salary
R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
Centre
Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
Requirements
- Ideal candidate’s profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Management / Public Administration / Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology.
- A Nyukela certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) should be submitted prior to appointment.
- 5 years’ experience at the senior managerial level in Human Resource Management or Corporate Services.
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of the legislative framework governing human resources.
- Skills: Planning and organizing.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- Communication.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Team leadership.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Knowledge management.
- Financial management.
- Programme & project management.
- Change management.
- Organizational development.
- Service delivery innovation.
- People management and empowerment.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- A Valid driver’s license (with exception of disabled applicants).
Duties
- Ensure the provision of efficient Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Organisational Development and Transformation services to the clients of the organisation.
- Ensure the provision of a safe, secure and conducive work environment.
- Ensure the provision of internal and external communication services.
- Lead and direct the utilization of the resources allocated to the Chief Directorate.
Enquiries
Mr B Saki Tel No: (012) 352 1196 OTHER POST
Department Notes
Applications must consist of a) A fully completed and signed PDF Z83 application form which came into effect on 1 January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies). b) A recent comprehensive PDF CV with a minimum of three (3) contactable referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, drivers’ license and qualifications on or before the interviews. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to obtain a topsecret clearance issued by the State Security Agency. The OPSC will verify the qualifications and conduct personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only, thus, if you have not been contacted within 3 months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please take note that late applications will not be considered and the OPSC will not be held liable. All shortlisted candidates including SMS shall undertake two preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Following the interview and technical exercise on SMS posts, the Selection Committee will recommend a candidate/s to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directives on the competencybased assessments). The competency will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Note (A pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) prior appointment for all SMS appointments is required). Applicants are advised against the use of the old Z83 application form which was valid until 31 December 2020 because it will render such application/s invalid. All shortlisted candidates must avail themselves on the date and time determined by the OPSC. The OPSC reserves the right to fill or not fill any vacancy.
Original Text
This is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the
Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. The
successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE : Public Service Commission House, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Ideal candidate’s profile: The successful candidate must have an appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Public Management / Public
Administration / Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology. A
Nyukela certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (SMS)
obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) should be submitted prior to appointment. 5 years’ experience at the senior managerial level in
Human Resource Management or Corporate Services. Thorough understanding and knowledge of the legislative framework governing human
resources. Skills: Planning and organizing. Strategic capability and leadership.
Communication. Honesty and integrity. Problem solving and analysis. Team leadership. Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge management.
Financial management. Programme & project management. Change management. Organizational development. Service delivery innovation.
People management and empowerment. Microsoft Office Suite. A Valid driver’s license (with exception of disabled applicants).
DUTIES : Ensure the provision of efficient Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Organisational Development and Transformation
services to the clients of the organisation. Ensure the provision of a safe, secure and conducive work environment. Ensure the provision of internal and
external communication services. Lead and direct the utilization of the resources allocated to the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Saki Tel No: (012) 352 1196
OTHER POST
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.