Director: Human Capital Management

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities, and they will be exempted from a driver’s license requirement. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form which may be obtained from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted).

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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.

Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. The certificate for entry into SMS and full details can be sourced by the following link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Preference will be given to female applicants for SMS posts.

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. The Selection panel shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Failure to comply with the above instructions of specifically attaching a recent Z83 and a comprehensive CV will result in applications being disqualified.

Matric plus NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Business Management or relevant qualification. Coupled by a minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Middle /Senior Management level in Human Resource Management in the Public Service. Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made.

Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative and Policy framework governing the Human Resource Management in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Mechanisms, Institutional processes and systems regulating the practice of Human Resources in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Strategic focus and Human Resource priorities, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, and Honesty and Integrity.

A valid driver’s licence.

Organisational Development and Change Management: Lead organisational design, structure and post establishment management, job evaluation, job profiling, business process mapping and work-study investigations. Develop and implement organisational change interventions, human resource plans and policies aligned with departmental priorities and available resources. Human Capital Planning and Talent Management: Provide strategic leadership in workforce planning, recruitment, selection, retention, career development, succession planning and employment equity.

Oversee talent management and development programmes, including training, bursaries, learnerships, internships, mentorship, and leadership development. Direct the implementation of the departmental Human Resource Plan, Human Resource Development Strategy and Workplace Skills Plan. Oversee remuneration, conditions of service, personnel administration, and human resource information systems.

Performance Management and Development: Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), including performance assessment, moderation, reporting, recognition and management of underperformance and disputes. Utilise performance information to inform talent development, accountability, and organisational effectiveness. Employee Relations, Health, and Wellness: Provide strategic oversight of labour relations, grievances, disciplinary processes, collective bargaining, negotiations, and dispute resolution.

Direct employee health and wellness programmes and oversee the implementation of occupational health, safety, and environmental management initiatives. Strategic Leadership, Governance and Resource Management: Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Directorate, ensuring achievement of performance targets and compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and public service prescripts. Manage the Directorate’s budget, human resources, performance, skills development, leave administration and internal controls.

Oversee audit findings, risk management and corrective actions to strengthen governance and accountability. Develop employees, manage workplace conflict, and promote ethical conduct and a high-performance culture. Provide strategic advice to departmental leadership on organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, talent management, employee relations and human capital risks to enhance institutional capacity and service delivery.

ENQUIRIES: Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51