Circular 26 of 2026 · Post 26/182 · Ref 05/ DEDECT/2026/NW
DIRECTOR: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism
- CentreHead Office – Mahikeng
- ProvinceNorth West
- LevelLevel 13
Job details
- Circular
- 26 of 2026
- Circular Post
- 26/182
- Reference number
- 05/ DEDECT/2026/NW
- Department
- North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism
- Province
- North West
- Centre
- Head Office – Mahikeng
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package), 60% or 70% of the inclusive salary package must go into the basic salary.
- Closing date
- 7 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism.
The listed centre is Head Office – Mahikeng.
The closing date was 7 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package), 60% or 70% of the inclusive salary package must go into the basic salary.
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Public Management / Industrial Psychology or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors.
- Client focussed HR strategist.
- A thorough understanding of policy formulation and coordination.
- Proven experience in or through understanding of the Human Capital Management and broader talent management strategies.
- A good background in turnaround and change management strategies.
- Experience and insight into legislation that impacts on human resource practices and administration.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Competencies: A result-driven, customer-focused approach, with excellent planning, organisational communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
- Analytical and innovative thinking.
- Knowledge of human and financial resource management.
- Good computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- The ability to work in highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Leadership skills.
- Research and policy formulation.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Executive report-writing skills.
- People management.
- Financial management.
- Strategic planning.
- Project management.
- Change and knowledge management.
- Negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Government systems (PERSAL).
Duties
- Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Directorate.
- Ensure the provision of comprehensive organisational development support.
- Co-ordinate and integrate the service delivery programmes of the department.
- Manage and utilise resource practice and administration.
- Manage overall employee relations.
- Develop and manage employee health and wellness.
- Manage and co-ordinate human capital planning, salaries and information systems services that support the departmental strategy.
- Design and manage strategic human resource training and development services.
- Manage and utilise resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
Enquiries
Mr. M. J. Matebesi Tel No: (018) 388 1335
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Completed application forms and the Comprehensive CV quoting the relevant reference number, may either be hand-delivered to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2745. OR E-mail: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 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.
Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package), 60% or 70% of the inclusive salary package must go into the basic salary.
CENTRE : Head Office – Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Public Management / Industrial
Psychology or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of
5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors. Client focussed HR strategist. A thorough
understanding of policy formulation and coordination. Proven experience in or through understanding of the Human Capital Management and broader talent
management strategies. A good background in turnaround and change management strategies. Experience and insight into legislation that impacts on
human resource practices and administration. A valid driver’s license.
Competencies: A result-driven, customer-focused approach, with excellent planning, organisational communication (written and verbal) and presentation
skills. Analytical and innovative thinking. Knowledge of human and financial resource management. Good computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite
(Word, Excel and PowerPoint). The ability to work in highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Leadership
skills. Research and policy formulation. Presentation and facilitation skills.
Executive report-writing skills. People management. Financial management.
Strategic planning. Project management. Change and knowledge management. Negotiation skills. Knowledge of Government systems
(PERSAL).
DUTIES : Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Directorate. Ensure the provision of comprehensive organisational development support. Co-ordinate
and integrate the service delivery programmes of the department. Manage and utilise resource practice and administration. Manage overall employee
relations. Develop and manage employee health and wellness. Manage and co-ordinate human capital planning, salaries and information systems services
that support the departmental strategy. Design and manage strategic human resource training and development services. Manage and utilise resources in
accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. M. J. Matebesi Tel No: (018) 388 1335