ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HRA, HR PLANNING AND SYSTEMS
Provincial Administration: Northern Cape · Kimberley
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 36/303
- Salary band
- R 487 197
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Provincial Administration: Northern Cape Location: Kimberley Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management or Public Administration/Management qualification. Three (3) years’ proven experience at supervisory level in Human Resource Management. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). A valid driver’s licence. Skills: Database and HR Systems Management, Research and analytical skills, Numerical and statistical skills, Information management skills, Communications skills (written and verbal), Interpersonal relations, Client service orientation, Problem solving skills, Conflict management, Ability to work under pressure, Time management, Planning and organising skills, Attention to detail, Confidentiality and professional ethics, Team work and collaboration, Adaptability and initiative. Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: In depth knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, DPSA directives and HR prescripts. Experience in PERSAL system and HR information systems; HR administration and compliance monitoring, Report writing, Policy analysis and development, HR planning and workforce analysis, Recruitment and selection monitoring, 240 Employment Equity coordination, PERSAL Reporting, Data analysis and interpretation, Presentation and facilitation skills, Records and document management. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, DPSA directives and HR prescripts, Employment Equity Act and related reporting requirements, Recruitment and Selection transcripts, Job Evaluation principles and processes, PERSAL and vacancy management reporting, HR Planning Frameworks and reporting requirements, HR policy development and consultation processes, Public administration and governance structures, Departmental strategic planning and reporting processes. Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key responsibilities: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource administration practices, recruitment and appointment processes across provincial departments; Monitor departmental compliance with applicable HR legislation, regulations, policies, circulars, determinations, directives and recruitment and selection prescripts; Analyse departmental HR administration, recruitment, vacancy and compliance information to identify trends, risks, gaps and areas of non-compliance; Provide recruitment and selection support in relation to the appointment of Heads of Departments; Monitor and track the filling of funded vacant posts, vacancy rates, recruitment turnaround times and departmental progress against Employment Equity and workforce transformation targets; Compile and maintain consolidated provincial reports, records and supporting evidence on HR administration, recruitment, vacancies, Employment Equity and compl
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Requirements
- ✓Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management or Public Administration/Management qualification
- ✓Three (3) years’ proven experience at supervisory level in Human Resource Management
- ✓Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- ✓A valid driver’s licence
- ✓Skills: Database and HR Systems Management
- ✓Research and analytical skills
- ✓Numerical and statistical skills
- ✓Information management skills
- ✓Communications skills (written and verbal)
- ✓Interpersonal relations
Key responsibilities
- •The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key responsibilities: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource administration practices, recruitment and appointment processes across provincial departments
- •Monitor departmental compliance with applicable HR legislation, regulations, policies, circulars, determinations, directives and recruitment and selection prescripts
- •Analyse departmental HR administration, recruitment, vacancy and compliance information to identify trends, risks, gaps and areas of non-compliance
- •Provide recruitment and selection support in relation to the appointment of Heads of Departments
- •Monitor and track the filling of funded vacant posts, vacancy rates, recruitment turnaround times and departmental progress against Employment Equity and workforce transformation targets
- •Compile and maintain consolidated provincial reports, records and supporting evidence on HR administration, recruitment, vacancies, Employment Equity and compliance for management, governance, audit and oversight purposes
- •Provide inputs with the development and review provincial transversal HRA policies, frameworks, guidelines and plans
- •Conduct research on relevant HRA prescripts, DPSA directives, collective agreements and best practices
- •Prepare draft HRA policies in line with applicable legislation, national frameworks, organisational strategy and provincial priorities
- •Ensure the coordination and support of provincial HR governance structures and inter- departmental forums