DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUSINESS PARTNERING (8 POSITIONS) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Provincial Manager’s Office: Eastern Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1a (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Free State Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1b (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Gauteng Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1c (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Limpopo Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1d (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Mpumalanga Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1e (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: North West Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1f (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Northern Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1g (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Western Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1h (1 Post) | closing date: 21 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11). (An all-inclusive salary package)
Centre
Provincial Manager’s Office: Eastern Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1a (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Free State Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1b (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Gauteng Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1c (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Limpopo Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1d (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Mpumalanga Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1e (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: North West Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1f (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Northern Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1g (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Western Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1h (1 Post)
Requirements
- An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Development, Labour Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology or Relations, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Business Management, or a Social Science qualification related to Human Resource Management or Development at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA.
- 3 years experience in Junior Management / Assistant Director level in a Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development environment is required.
- Knowledge of Employee Relations.
- Awareness of Employee Wellness practices.
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
- Knowledge of all relevant Departmental Legislations and prescripts.
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
- Knowledge of Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF).
- Knowledge of Skills Development Act.
- Knowledge of DPSA guidelines.
- Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems.
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
- Required skills and competencies: Project Management.
- Service Delivery Innovation.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- People management and empowerment.
- Decision Making.
- Financial Management.
- Accountability.
- Business Continuity.
- Research and Learning.
- Policy formulation and interpretation.
- Planning and Organising.
- Knowledge Management.
- Influencing and Networking.
- Attention to detail.
- Process analysis and improvement.
- Conflict resolution and management.
- Presentation Skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills Strong Analytical skills.
- Computer Literacy.
- Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
Duties
- The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and monitor staff mobility, conditions of services and service benefits processes in the Province.
- Coordinate and monitor the recruitment and selection process of the new employees (i.e advertisement, selection and onboarding).
- Monitor the implementation of all staff mobility (recruitment, temporary reassignments, secondments, transfers and acting arrangement), as well as conditions of service and service benefits processes.
- Coordinate, monitor and ensure consistent application of staff mobility (recruitment, temporary re-assignments, secondments, transfers and acting arrangements), conditions of service and service benefits regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and monitor conditions and services i.e leave including temporary incapacity leave and termination of services matters.
- Manage and ensure administration of service benefits, i.e Housing, salary, and overtime application and payments processes.
- Coordinate and monitor HR Management Information Systems in the Privince i.e PERSAL, and HR Registry.
- Manage Performance Management, HR Transformation and Culture Change processes in the Province.
- Coordinate the implementation of employee relations, health and wellness matters in the Provinces.
- Develop, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Development programmes in the Provinces.
- Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directive and regulations.
- Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Enquiries
Ms P Reddy, Tel No: (012) 406 6263 / 060 976 7508
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct address specified as follows:- Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town, Free State: Physical Address: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein 9301 Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De Korte Street, Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699 Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200 North West: Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street, Mafikeng, 2745 Northern Cape: Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300 Western Cape: Physical Address: 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack Street, Cape Town, 8000
Department Notes
The DHA is a merit-based, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In line with its commitment to promoting representivity, in the filling of entrylevel positions preference may be given to locally based candidates on grounds of affordability as well as to (unemployed) youth and the DHA’s interns and learners who have successfully completed their respective skills development programmes. In the filling of all posts, preference may be afforded to persons with disabilities, and in respect of SMS-level posts, to women. Persons falling in these categories and who meet the post requirements are preferred. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, Only.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11). (An all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Provincial Manager’s Office: Eastern Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1a (1 Post) : Provincial Manager’s Office: Free State Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1b (1 Post)
: Provincial Manager’s Office: Gauteng Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1c (1 Post)
: Provincial Manager’s Office: Limpopo Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1d (1 Post)
: Provincial Manager’s Office: Mpumalanga Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1e (1 Post)
: Provincial Manager’s Office: North West Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1f (1 Post)
: Provincial Manager’s Office: Northern Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1g (1 Post)
: Provincial Manager’s Office: Western Cape Ref No: HRMC 29/26/1h (1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Human Resource Development, Labour
Relations, Industrial or Organisational Psychology or Relations, Organisational
Development, Business Administration, Business Management, or a Social
Science qualification related to Human Resource Management or
Development at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 years experience in
Junior Management / Assistant Director level in a Human Resources
Management or Human Resources Development environment is required.
Knowledge of Employee Relations. Awareness of Employee Wellness practices. Knowledge of PERSAL. Knowledge of all relevant Departmental
Legislations and prescripts. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory
Framework. Knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
Knowledge of Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF). Knowledge of
Skills Development Act. Knowledge of DPSA guidelines. Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online
systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Project Management. Service
Delivery Innovation. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. People management and empowerment. Decision Making. Financial Management.
Accountability. Business Continuity. Research and Learning. Policy formulation and interpretation. Planning and Organising. Knowledge Management.
Influencing and Networking. Attention to detail. Process analysis and improvement. Conflict resolution and management. Presentation Skills.
Interpersonal skills. Communication skills Strong Analytical skills. Computer
Literacy. Patriotism, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.
DUTIES : The successful candidates will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Coordinate and monitor staff mobility, conditions of
services and service benefits processes in the Province. Coordinate and monitor the recruitment and selection process of the new employees (i.e
advertisement, selection and onboarding). Monitor the implementation of all staff mobility (recruitment, temporary reassignments, secondments, transfers
and acting arrangement), as well as conditions of service and service benefits processes. Coordinate, monitor and ensure consistent application of staff
mobility (recruitment, temporary re-assignments, secondments, transfers and acting arrangements), conditions of service and service benefits regulatory
frameworks, policies and procedures. Coordinate and monitor conditions and services i.e leave including temporary incapacity leave and termination of
services matters. Manage and ensure administration of service benefits, i.e
Housing, salary, and overtime application and payments processes.
Coordinate and monitor HR Management Information Systems in the Privince i.e PERSAL, and HR Registry. Manage Performance Management, HR
Transformation and Culture Change processes in the Province. Coordinate the implementation of employee relations, health and wellness matters in the
Provinces. Develop, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human
Resource Development programmes in the Provinces. Develop and implementation of policy and procedure, directive and regulations. Ensure
effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with
regulatory requirements.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P Reddy, Tel No: (012) 406 6263 / 060 976 7508
APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or sent to the correct
address specified as follows:-
Eastern Cape: Physical address: 11 Hargreaves Avenue, King William’s Town,
Free State: Physical Address: 41 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein 9301
Gauteng: Physical Address: 3rd Floor, Mineralia Building, Cnr De Beer and De
Korte Street,
Limpopo: Physical Address: 89 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699
Mpumalanga: Physical Address: 29 Bester Street, Nelspruit, 1200
North West: Physical Address: Cnr Sheppard and Carrington Street,
Mafikeng, 2745
Northern Cape: Physical Address: Quantum Leap Building, 69 Du Toitspan
Road, Kimberley, 8300
Western Cape: Physical Address: 4th Floor Fair Cape Building, 56 Barrack
Street, Cape Town, 8000
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.