Circular 22 of 2026 · Post 22/455 · Ref A4/087
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HR SERVICES
Mpumalanga Department of Education
- CentreBohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge
- ProvinceMpumalanga
This job has expired and is no longer accepting applications. Closing date was 16 July 2026.
Job details
- Circular post number
- 22/455
- Reference number
- A4/087
- Department
- Mpumalanga Department of Education
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Centre
- Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge
- Salary
- R932 292 per.annum. (An all-inclusive remuneration package) The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs
- Closing date
- 16 July 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Education.
The listed centre is Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge.
The closing date was 16 July 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 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 undergraduate qualification (NQF 7/6) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management /Public Management or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in an HR environment.
- Competencies: Knowledge of Human Resource concepts, principles, policies and procedures.
- In depth knowledge and experience of the PERSAL System.
- Knowledge of the legislation regulating all HR administration of educators and officials and related HR policies and practices, as well as employee wellness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good presentation and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to function independently.
- Proven management skills and the ability to liaise at a high level.
- The ability to develop systems and processes as well as policies and procedures.
- Client-orientation/ customer focus.
- Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Advanced planning and project management skills.
- Proven supervisory and people management skills.
- Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint – with special emphasis on Access).
- Valid driver's license.
Duties
- Overall management of district HR Services, including specialised HR support-, research and advisory services, establishment services, employment, career matters, housing and leave, pensions and compensation benefits, PERSAL registry services, the maintenance of the PERSAL Personnel subsystem, and the co-ordination of all HR Projects.
- Overall management of matters in respect of HIV/AIDS prevention and -care programmes and employee assistance programmes.
- Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all HR related matters (procedural and policy).
- Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on HR matters where applicable.
- Develop and implement appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive district HR Service.
- Identify the needs for improved HR services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof.
- Maintain discipline of staff members.
- Execute HR Performance Management.
Enquiries
Ms A Mashile, Tel (013) 766 7441
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 uploaded on the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to 013 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa – HR Recruitment.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV only. Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they complete part A, B AND C as well as the declaration and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per.annum. (An all-inclusive remuneration package) The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs
CENTRE : Bohlabela District Office, Bushbuckridge
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7/6) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management /Public Management or equivalent qualification. Minimum
of 3 years’ relevant experience in an HR environment. Competencies: Knowledge of Human Resource concepts, principles, policies and procedures. In depth
knowledge and experience of the PERSAL System. Knowledge of the legislation regulating all HR administration of educators and officials and related HR policies
and practices, as well as employee wellness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good presentation and report writing skills. Strong
interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to function independently. Proven management skills and the ability to liaise at a high
level. The ability to develop systems and processes as well as policies and procedures. Client-orientation/ customer focus. Analytical, problem solving and
decision-making skills. Advanced planning and project management skills. Proven supervisory and people management skills. Good computer user knowledge and
experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint – with special emphasis on Access). Valid driver's license.
DUTIES : Overall management of district HR Services, including specialised HR support-, research and advisory services, establishment services, employment, career
matters, housing and leave, pensions and compensation benefits, PERSAL registry services, the maintenance of the PERSAL Personnel subsystem, and the
co-ordination of all HR Projects. Overall management of matters in respect of
HIV/AIDS prevention and -care programmes and employee assistance programmes. Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all HR related
matters (procedural and policy). Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on HR matters where applicable. Develop and
implement appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive district HR
Service. Identify the needs for improved HR services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof. Maintain discipline of staff members.
Execute HR Performance Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Mashile, Tel (013) 766 7441
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 22 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.