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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Department of Roads and Transport · Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing date
23 October 2026
Reference
REFS/ 056798
Salary band
R 487 197
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Department: Department of Roads and Transport Location: Johannesburg (Head Office) Salary: R487 197 per annum, (plus benefit) Requirements: , and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training 155 program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS. The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry, and the full details Duties: Implement human resource planning strategies and processes. Coordinate and facilitate achievement of Employment Equity Targets. Coordinate HR Information and compile reports. Facilitate the development and implementation of MTEF HR Plan. Facilitate the development and implementation of the EE Plan. Supervise the maintenance of the HR information system. Manage and monitor the HR information system and recruitment strategy. Manage Resources (Human, Equipment, Assets). Application instructions: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) List At www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: Either through the online e-recruitment system, emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department, or submitting a hardcopy application as directed. Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided for the attention of Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa. Enquiries: Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175/ Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521 154 Notes: Directions to candidates note to applicants: All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withhold the filling of the abovementioned posts at any time before an appointment. All applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment form (Z83), which became effective from the 1st of January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za- vacancies. The form must be completed in full, and the application form should be initiated, signed, and dated. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all i

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Requirements

  • ✓, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
  • ✓Before the appointment for SMS positions, the appointee will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, a public service-specific training 155 program applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS
  • ✓The course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG)
  • ✓The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for Entry, and the full details

Key responsibilities

  • •Implement human resource planning strategies and processes
  • •Coordinate and facilitate achievement of Employment Equity Targets
  • •Coordinate HR Information and compile reports
  • •Facilitate the development and implementation of MTEF HR Plan
  • •Facilitate the development and implementation of the EE Plan
  • •Supervise the maintenance of the HR information system
  • •Manage and monitor the HR information system and recruitment strategy
  • •Manage Resources (Human, Equipment, Assets)