Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/92

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECRUITMENT & SELECTION

Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure

  • ProvinceEastern Cape
  • LevelLevel 11
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining

Job details

Circular
27 of 2026
Page No.
8–9
Circular Post
27/92
Department
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Province
Eastern Cape
Closing date
17 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11)

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

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Centre
Bisho
Reference information
DPWI 06/07/2026
Salary information
R932 292 per annum (Level 11)

Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate, B Degree NQF Level 7 (as recognised by SAQA) in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/ Industrial Psychology with three years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management at an Assistant Director Level.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Introduction to PERSAL Certificate is compulsory.
  • Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Services.
  • Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework policies and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public Service.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management prescripts and legislations.
  • Knowledge of PERSAL System.
  • Knowledge of Financial regulations and instructions and application of financial procedures.
  • Applied strategic thinking.
  • Research skills.
  • Apply Technology.
  • Budgeting and Financial Management.
  • Communication and Information Management.
  • Continuous Improvement.
  • Citizen Focus and Responsiveness.
  • Developing others.
  • Diversity management Impact and Influence.
  • Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems.
  • Networking and building Bonds.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Project management.
  • Team Leadership.
  • Computer literate.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership.
  • Communication.
  • Client orientation and Customer Focus.
  • People Management and Empowerment.
  • Problem Analysis and Solving.
  • Financial Management.
  • Programme and Project Management.
  • Results/ Quality Management.
  • Decision Making.
  • Knowledge Management.
  • Change Management.

Duties

  • Manage Implementation of Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Process.
  • Develop and ensure implementation of Annual Recruitment Plan.
  • Manage Implementation of Transfers, Translation and Secondments.
  • Monitor and report on transfers of employees from other departments.
  • Monitor and report on secondment of employees.
  • Report on acting appointments of departmental employees.
  • Management Development and Reviewal Recruitment Policies, Strategies &
  • Procedures.
  • Develop long-term strategies to address employee turnover.
  • Present policy to stakeholders for input.
  • Conduct awareness campaigns on developed and reviewed policy and strategies.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the retention strategies or techniques of the department.
  • Manage Implementation of Pay Progression and Grade progression.
  • Monitor Payments of Pay progression and Grade progression.
  • Request HR status report.
  • Managing area of responsibility.
  • Maintain high standards by ensuring that the teamsection produces excellent work in terms of quality and timelines.
  • Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from managers.
  • Delegate functions to staff, based on individual potential, provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities.
  • Manage employee performance daily and ensure timely.
  • Ensure development & implementation of work plans for all subordinates.

Enquiries

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

  • Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address
  • should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 MonThursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Notes and Z83 guidance

Preference will be given to Coloured Female.

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Original Text
POST 27/92 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RECRUITMENT & SELECTION REF NO: DPWI 06/07/2026
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11)
CENTRE : Bisho
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, B Degree NQF Level 7 (as recognised by SAQA) in Human Resource Management/ Public Administration/ Industrial Psychology
with three years’ relevant experience in Human Resource Management at an
Assistant Director Level. A valid driver’s licence. Introduction to PERSAL
Certificate is compulsory. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Services.
Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework policies and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public
Service. In-depth knowledge and understanding of Human Resource
Management prescripts and legislations. Knowledge of PERSAL System.
Knowledge of Financial regulations and instructions and application of financial procedures. Applied strategic thinking. Research skills. Apply Technology.
Budgeting and Financial Management. Communication and Information
Management. Continuous Improvement. Citizen Focus and Responsiveness.
Developing others. Diversity management Impact and Influence. Managing
Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems. Networking and building
Bonds. Planning and organising. Problem solving and decision making. Project management. Team Leadership. Computer literate. Good communication skills
(verbal and written). Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership.
Communication. Client orientation and Customer Focus. People Management and Empowerment. Problem Analysis and Solving. Financial Management.
Programme and Project Management. Results/ Quality Management. Decision
Making. Knowledge Management. Change Management.
DUTIES : Manage Implementation of Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Process.
Develop and ensure implementation of Annual Recruitment Plan. Manage
Implementation of Transfers, Translation and Secondments. Monitor and report on transfers of employees from other departments. Monitor and report on
secondment of employees. Report on acting appointments of departmental employees. Management Development and Reviewal Recruitment Policies,
Strategies & Procedures. Develop long-term strategies to address employee turnover. Present policy to stakeholders for input. Conduct awareness
campaigns on developed and reviewed policy and strategies. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the retention strategies or
techniques of the department. Manage Implementation of Pay Progression and
Grade progression. Monitor Payments of Pay progression and Grade progression. Request HR status report. Managing area of responsibility.
Maintain high standards by ensuring that the teamsection produces excellent work in terms of quality and timelines. Resolve problems of motivation and
control with minimum guidance from managers. Delegate functions to staff, based on individual potential, provide the necessary guidance and support and
afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Manage employee performance daily and ensure timely. Ensure development &
implementation of work plans for all subordinates.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T. Matiso at 066 489 6117Ms S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Mr L Maliti at 066 489 6117
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Female.

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