DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Limpopo (Polokwane) | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Corporate Services
Salary
R932 929 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre
Limpopo (Polokwane)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Human Resources Management / Human Resource Development / Labour Relations (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management in a human resource management environment.
- PERSAL Personnel Certificate, PERSAL Leave Administration certificate.
- Knowledge and experience in pension administration.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Employment Equity Act.
- Public Service Regulations.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Public Service Act.
- Skills Development Act.
- Labour Relations Act.
- Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) resolutions.
- Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
- Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
- Public Finance Management Act.
- Job related skills: Analytical thinking.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Computer literacy.
- Report writing ability.
- Problem solving ability.
Duties
- Manage and monitor human resource management services.
- Oversee and manage the capturing of appointments on PERSAL.
- Oversee and manage the administration of allowances.
- Oversee and manage compensation of service benefits and conditions.
- Oversee and manage the administration of leave.
- Oversee and monitor the processing of employee mobility (e.g. translation in rank, secondments, re-assignments, counter-offers).
- Manage termination of service.
- Provide advise on human resource management services.
- Manage employee relations.
- Monitor the grievances submitted to National Office.
- Monitor disciplinary cases submitted to National Office.
- Manage the implementation of progressive discipline, grievance and misconduct cases outcomes.
- Manage the capturing of labour relations events.
- Manage employee performance management, training and development system.
- Oversee and manage the submission of performance agreements.
- Oversee and manage the mid-term review assessments.
- Oversee and manage the annual assessment process.
- Coordinate and facilitate the assessments of staff including senior management members.
- Provide statistics on compliance.
- Oversee and manage the capturing of Employee Performance Management and Development System (EPMDS) documents on PERSAL.
- Oversee and manage the capturing the of performance incentives.
- Ensure submission of inputs on the workplace skills plan.
- Manage the activities of the training and development committee.
- Manage and oversee the submission of training memorandums to National Office.
- Oversee and monitor the provisioning training and development in the province.
- Manage and oversee the orientation of employees.
- Monitor the placement approval of the in-service requests.
- Manage the appointment of interns within the province.
- Coordinate compilation of training reports and provide statistics with regards to training courses attended.
- Provide advise on training and EPMDS matters Manage recruitment and selection.
- Oversee and manage recruitment and selection processes.
- Monitor the updating of Employment Equity targets.
- Monitor security clearances for selected candidates.
- Oversee and manage submissions for appointment.
- Provide statistics with regards to filling of posts.
- Manage and oversee the activities of Employment Equity Forums.
- Ensure provision of statistics with regard to recruitment and selection.
- Manage employee health and wellness programmes.
- Oversee and manage the implementation of employee health and wellness programmes.
- Ensure provision reports with regards to employee health and wellness programmes and referral to wellness service providers.
- Manage and oversee the activities of Employee Health and Wellness Forum.
- Ensure provision of advice on EHWP matters.
Enquiries
LS Mahasha Tel No: (015) 495 1956
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post180@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Deputy Director: Strategic Land Acquisition ref 3/1/1/1/2026/150 for the Directorate: Strategic Land Acquisition: Limpopo (Polokwane) that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026 has reference. The position has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Corporate Services
SALARY : R932 929 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
CENTRE : Limpopo (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Human Resources Management / Human
Resource Development / Labour Relations (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management in a human
resource management environment. PERSAL Personnel Certificate, PERSAL
Leave Administration certificate. Knowledge and experience in pension administration. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Employment
Equity Act. Public Service Regulations. Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Public Service Act. Skills Development Act. Labour Relations Act. Public
Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) resolutions. Promotion of
Access to Information Act (PAIA). Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
(PAJA). Public Finance Management Act. Job related skills: Analytical thinking.
Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing ability.
Problem solving ability.
DUTIES : Manage and monitor human resource management services. Oversee and manage the capturing of appointments on PERSAL. Oversee and manage the
administration of allowances. Oversee and manage compensation of service benefits and conditions. Oversee and manage the administration of leave.
Oversee and monitor the processing of employee mobility (e.g. translation in rank, secondments, re-assignments, counter-offers). Manage termination of
service. Provide advise on human resource management services. Manage employee relations. Monitor the grievances submitted to National Office.
Monitor disciplinary cases submitted to National Office. Manage the implementation of progressive discipline, grievance and misconduct cases
outcomes. Manage the capturing of labour relations events. Manage employee performance management, training and development system. Oversee and
manage the submission of performance agreements. Oversee and manage the mid-term review assessments. Oversee and manage the annual assessment
process. Coordinate and facilitate the assessments of staff including senior management members. Provide statistics on compliance. Oversee and
manage the capturing of Employee Performance Management and
Development System (EPMDS) documents on PERSAL. Oversee and manage the capturing the of performance incentives. Ensure submission of
inputs on the workplace skills plan. Manage the activities of the training and development committee. Manage and oversee the submission of training
memorandums to National Office. Oversee and monitor the provisioning training and development in the province. Manage and oversee the orientation
of employees. Monitor the placement approval of the in-service requests.
Manage the appointment of interns within the province. Coordinate compilation of training reports and provide statistics with regards to training courses
attended. Provide advise on training and EPMDS matters Manage recruitment and selection. Oversee and manage recruitment and selection processes.
Monitor the updating of Employment Equity targets. Monitor security clearances for selected candidates. Oversee and manage submissions for
appointment. Provide statistics with regards to filling of posts. Manage and oversee the activities of Employment Equity Forums. Ensure provision of
statistics with regard to recruitment and selection. Manage employee health and wellness programmes. Oversee and manage the implementation of
employee health and wellness programmes. Ensure provision reports with regards to employee health and wellness programmes and referral to wellness
service providers. Manage and oversee the activities of Employee Health and
Wellness Forum. Ensure provision of advice on EHWP matters.
ENQUIRIES : LS Mahasha Tel No: (015) 495 1956
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 61 Biccard street, Polokwane, 0700 or by email to Post180@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.