DIRECTOR: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Mahikeng | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
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
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.
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
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
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.