The DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT is looking for DIRECTOR: HUMAN CAPACITY MANAGEMENT REFNO: REFS/048325. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- Matric certificate plus (NQF level 7) qualification in Human Resource Management qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Human Resources Management environment.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment.
- Competencies: GPG and DID policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts, Management information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development and Change management.
- Financial Management, Project Management, Presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.
Duties
- To manage the provision of human resources management and development services.
- To Manage the provision of human administration services, human resource planning and employment equity and the provision of human resources information and payroll services, Manage and monitor the development and implementation of the HR strategy and plan.
- Manage the development and maintenance of database and systems regarding HR information, to manage the staff establishment, the development and implementation of employment equity plans, coordination of diversity management, facilitation and provision of employee relations services, coordination of the collective bargaining processes in the department, manage the facilitation and resolution of grievances and disputes, manage relationships with recognized trade unions ensuring cordial and constructive interaction and acting as management representative in cases where disputes arise.
- To Manage effective provision of Organisation design, change management and service delivery improvement services in the Department, Manage and facilitate the provision of job evaluation process, implementation of coordinated and OSD posts, development and maintenance of job descriptions in the Department, Manage and facilitate the development and review of the service delivery model and business process mapping, organizational review and redesign process, change management and culture survey within the Department, manage the provision of human resource development, skills development , talent management and development of work skills plan.
- Manage resources (Human/ Finance/ Equipment/ Assets).
- Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure, spending in line with strategic objectives, Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal.
- Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate, Enhance and maintain employee motivation, align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate.
- Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate and Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
Notes
Applications with the Old Z83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme. All shortlisted candidates, including the 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. 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 competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Note: It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloreds and Indians are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). General information. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications. The Gauteng Department of Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate plus (NQF level 7) qualification in Human Resource
Management qualification as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Human Resources Management
environment. Valid Driver’s license. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Competencies: GPG and DID policies and
procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of Contracts, Management
information knowledge, Project management methodologies, Policy development and Change management. Financial Management, Project
Management, Presentation Skills, Report Writing, Communication Skills,
Planning and Organising, Analytical skills and Leadership Skills.
DUTIES : To manage the provision of human resources management and development
services. To Manage the provision of human administration services, human resource planning and employment equity and the provision of human
resources information and payroll services, Manage and monitor the development and implementation of the HR strategy and plan. Manage the
development and maintenance of database and systems regarding HR information, to manage the staff establishment, the development and
implementation of employment equity plans, coordination of diversity management, facilitation and provision of employee relations services,
coordination of the collective bargaining processes in the department, manage the facilitation and resolution of grievances and disputes, manage relationships
with recognized trade unions ensuring cordial and constructive interaction and acting as management representative in cases where disputes arise. To
Manage effective provision of Organisation design, change management and service delivery improvement services in the Department, Manage and
facilitate the provision of job evaluation process, implementation of coordinated and OSD posts, development and maintenance of job descriptions in the
Department, Manage and facilitate the development and review of the service delivery model and business process mapping, organizational review and
redesign process, change management and culture survey within the
Department, manage the provision of human resource development, skills development , talent management and development of work skills plan.
Manage resources (Human/ Finance/ Equipment/ Assets). Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure,
spending in line with strategic objectives, Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal. Manage the human
resource development of employees in the directorate, Enhance and maintain employee motivation, align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the
Directorate with the Chief Directorate. Develop operational plans for the
Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate and
Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports,
Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
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.