Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/222 · Ref DSAC/2026/04
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION
Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- CentreKimberley
- ProvinceNorthern Cape
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 30/222
- Reference number
- DSAC/2026/04
- Department
- Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
- Province
- Northern Cape
- Centre
- Kimberley
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
PUBLIC - Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture.
The listed centre is Kimberley.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
PUBLIC
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Human Resource Management or Public Administration.
- 3 to 4 years relevant experience with 2 years at an Assistant Director level within a HRM environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and understanding of legislative frameworks governing Human Resource Management in the Public Service.
- HR Auditing skills;
- Analytical skills applied on the PERSAL system with the Office;
- PERSAL system-based auditing of Personnel Administration Transactions.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to advise management in line with HRM in the new management frameworks.
- Ability to lead, delegate and manage conflict.
- Extensive knowledge on HR processes and policies.
- Exercising leadership, practical demonstrations, serving clients, basic communication and good teamwork.
- People Management, Problem Solving, Planning &
- Organizing, Time Management, Good Communication skills.
- Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Duties
- Provide human resource administration services: Manage the recruitment, selection and appointment of employees ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations during the recruitment and Selection process.
- Develop and ensure implementation of recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates.
- Develop, review, facilitate the implementation and monitor the effectiveness of all HR Administration policies and keep up to date of new updated DPSA guidelines and directives.
- Quality Assurance and monitoring of all documents, statistics and PERSAL transactions before signoff.
- Provide reports on human resource administration: Generate HR reports and analyse HR metrics for submission to management to support decisionmaking.
- Administer and implement employee compensation, general conditions, benefits and incentive system: Manage the application and implementation of all service benefits.
- Manage coordination of employee service terminations (retirements, resignations etc).
- Ensure the accurate implementation of leave on PERSAL, leave audits of employees and payment of leave gratuities and provision of advice and support with regard to leave management.
- Provide a prompt and high standard delivery in respect of incapacity leave (PILIR).
- Manage personnel utilization (Transfers, secondments, promotions, acting allowances).
- Manage the coordination of pension admissions of employees and the facilitation of exit management.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of employment equity plans: Develop the employment equity plans and coordinate EE programmes in consultation with the Employment Equity Committee.
- Ensure, in consultation with the Employment Equity Committee, that recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention practices in the department are fair and inclusive.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to the Department of Labour, detailing the department’s employment equity status and progress.
- Engage with employees, unions, and other stakeholders to gather input and feedback on employment equity initiatives and communicate the importance of employment equity.
Enquiries
Mr. TP. Lenyibi at 076 708 8698
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications quoting the relevant reference should be forwarded as follows: The Head of the Department, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture P/Bag X5004, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand Deliver to: Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mervin. J. Erlank Sports Complex, 10 Recreation Road, Florianville, Kimberley, 8301 or Email applications to: dsacrecruitment@ncpg.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TP. Lenyibi
Notes and Z83 guidance
The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Females and candidates with a disability will have an added advantage and are a main target for redress and equity targets within DSAC. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Compliance: Applications must be submitted on the approved New Amended Z83 Form (No.81/971431) as prescribed with effect from 01 January 2021, which must be signed, initialled and dated, however, the initial on the second page of the form is not mandatory. The form is obtainable any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website, www.dpsa.gov.za.
- Applicants must indicate the post and the correct reference number on the Z83 application Form. The New Z83 Form must be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating positions held, period in the position and key responsibilities with three contactable referees and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).
- All online applications must include a Z83 application form and CV in a PDF format as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPRG documents will not be considered. DPSA Circular 03 of 2025 states that the form must be completed in manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post applied for by completing all relevant fields. Please note that Part A must be fully completed. Part B, C and D questions of the Z83 may be left blank, marked as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to you or the position applied for. Part E, F and G do not need to be completed if the CV has been attached and provides the required information. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F is compulsory for applicants seeking re-employment into the Public Service.
- Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section as it is intended for those seeking re-employment.
- Failure to provide information on CV as requested the applicant may be disqualified.
- Applications received after closing date will, as a rule not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates for the post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. It will be expected of candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
- All shortlisted candidates, including 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.
- Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts. Prior to appointment for SMS, applicants must have completed the compulsory Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry certificate to SMS which is an online course, offered by the National School of Government (NSG) and endorsed by DPSA. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/ Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personal suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits/assets, qualifications verification, verification of any dismissal for misconduct and previous employment background/reference checks will be verified.
- Candidates will be subject to security screening and vetting.
- Applicants must disclose if he/she is not a Director/Shareholder of a PUBLIC company or conducting any business with an Organ of State and whether is performing any additional remunerative work outside his/her normal duties.
- The successful candidate will enter into an Annual Performance Agreement, and also annually disclose his/her financial interest.
- The Department reserves the right not to make appointments.
- Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. Communication and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/222 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: DSAC/2026/04
SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
PUBLIC
CENTRE : Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Human Resource Management or Public Administration. 3 to 4 years relevant experience with 2
years at an Assistant Director level within a HRM environment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and understanding of legislative
frameworks governing Human Resource Management in the Public Service.
HR Auditing skills; Analytical skills applied on the PERSAL system with the
Office; PERSAL system-based auditing of Personnel Administration
Transactions. Good presentation skills. Ability to advise management in line with HRM in the new management frameworks. Ability to lead, delegate and
manage conflict. Extensive knowledge on HR processes and policies.
Exercising leadership, practical demonstrations, serving clients, basic communication and good teamwork. People Management, Problem Solving,
Planning & Organizing, Time Management, Good Communication skills. Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel
and PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Provide human resource administration services: Manage the recruitment, selection and appointment of employees ensuring compliance with
employment laws and regulations during the recruitment and Selection process. Develop and ensure implementation of recruitment strategies to
attract qualified candidates. Develop, review, facilitate the implementation and monitor the effectiveness of all HR Administration policies and keep up to date
of new updated DPSA guidelines and directives. Quality Assurance and monitoring of all documents, statistics and PERSAL transactions before signoff. Provide reports on human resource administration: Generate HR reports
and analyse HR metrics for submission to management to support decisionmaking. Administer and implement employee compensation, general conditions, benefits and incentive system: Manage the application and
implementation of all service benefits. Manage coordination of employee service terminations (retirements, resignations etc). Ensure the accurate
implementation of leave on PERSAL, leave audits of employees and payment of leave gratuities and provision of advice and support with regard to leave
management. Provide a prompt and high standard delivery in respect of incapacity leave (PILIR). Manage personnel utilization (Transfers,
secondments, promotions, acting allowances). Manage the coordination of pension admissions of employees and the facilitation of exit management.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of employment equity plans:
Develop the employment equity plans and coordinate EE programmes in consultation with the Employment Equity Committee. Ensure, in consultation
with the Employment Equity Committee, that recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention practices in the department are fair and inclusive. Prepare and
submit regular reports to the Department of Labour, detailing the department’s employment equity status and progress. Engage with employees, unions, and
other stakeholders to gather input and feedback on employment equity initiatives and communicate the importance of employment equity.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. TP. Lenyibi at 076 708 8698
SALARY : R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
PUBLIC
CENTRE : Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Human Resource Management or Public Administration. 3 to 4 years relevant experience with 2
years at an Assistant Director level within a HRM environment. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge and understanding of legislative
frameworks governing Human Resource Management in the Public Service.
HR Auditing skills; Analytical skills applied on the PERSAL system with the
Office; PERSAL system-based auditing of Personnel Administration
Transactions. Good presentation skills. Ability to advise management in line with HRM in the new management frameworks. Ability to lead, delegate and
manage conflict. Extensive knowledge on HR processes and policies.
Exercising leadership, practical demonstrations, serving clients, basic communication and good teamwork. People Management, Problem Solving,
Planning & Organizing, Time Management, Good Communication skills. Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel
and PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Provide human resource administration services: Manage the recruitment, selection and appointment of employees ensuring compliance with
employment laws and regulations during the recruitment and Selection process. Develop and ensure implementation of recruitment strategies to
attract qualified candidates. Develop, review, facilitate the implementation and monitor the effectiveness of all HR Administration policies and keep up to date
of new updated DPSA guidelines and directives. Quality Assurance and monitoring of all documents, statistics and PERSAL transactions before signoff. Provide reports on human resource administration: Generate HR reports
and analyse HR metrics for submission to management to support decisionmaking. Administer and implement employee compensation, general conditions, benefits and incentive system: Manage the application and
implementation of all service benefits. Manage coordination of employee service terminations (retirements, resignations etc). Ensure the accurate
implementation of leave on PERSAL, leave audits of employees and payment of leave gratuities and provision of advice and support with regard to leave
management. Provide a prompt and high standard delivery in respect of incapacity leave (PILIR). Manage personnel utilization (Transfers,
secondments, promotions, acting allowances). Manage the coordination of pension admissions of employees and the facilitation of exit management.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Coordinate and facilitate the development and implementation of employment equity plans:
Develop the employment equity plans and coordinate EE programmes in consultation with the Employment Equity Committee. Ensure, in consultation
with the Employment Equity Committee, that recruitment, selection, promotion, and retention practices in the department are fair and inclusive. Prepare and
submit regular reports to the Department of Labour, detailing the department’s employment equity status and progress. Engage with employees, unions, and
other stakeholders to gather input and feedback on employment equity initiatives and communicate the importance of employment equity.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. TP. Lenyibi at 076 708 8698