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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

Provincial Administration: Free State

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

FMTE 01/08/2026

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Free State

Location

Bloemfontein

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate plus National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations/ Human Resource Development/ Public Administration / Public Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalate qualification. Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory level experience in human resource management environment. PERSAL courses including Leave Administration, MMS and SMS packaged, Provisioning, Utilisation, Terminations and Service Conditions. A valid drivers’ license. Knowledge and experience in pension administration. Job related knowledge: Employment Equity Act. Public Service Regulations. Public Service Act. Skills Development Act. Labour Relations. Act. Public Service Co- ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) resolutions. Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Promotion of Administration Justice Act (PAJA). Public Finance Management Act. Job Related skills. Analytical thinking. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing. Problem solving.

Duties

Implement and monitor human resource resources prescripts. Implement human resource management resolutions. Keep employees well informed on new developments of human resource prescripts. Monitor employee benefits and conditions of service. Oversee processing of service terminations timeously. Check and ensure correct / submission of pension forms including nomination forms. Keep and maintain database for submitted cases to Government Employees Pension fund (GEPF). Follow-up on all outstanding pension claims with GEPF. Assist deceased employee’s family to claim funeral benefit from GEPF. Identity, draw and keep annual list of all employees due for retirement. Make payment follow-ups and attend to pension queries. Provide feedback to pension beneficiaries. Recover all liabilities from pension proceeds. Coordinate / conduct service benefits workshop. Ensure compliance with the relevant prescripts when processing allowances. Ensure correct implementation of allowances on PERSAL e.g. housing, acting etc. Approve leave transactions and ensure that correct codes are used. Ensure that applications leave comply with policies and prescripts. Ensure submission of leave plans and adherence thereof. Verify correctness of incapacity applications and ensure timeous submission to the Health Risk Manager. Liaise with the Health Risk Manager regarding submitted incapacity applications. Implement decision. Verify over granted leave prior to service terminations of officials. Check and verify leave gratuity / discounting calculations and ensure correctness. Conduct workshop / induction on leave. Conduct leave audit. Facilitate and implement performance management, training and development. Check the database of Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Consolidate provincial inputs of Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) which addresses skills requ

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Free State. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate plus National Diploma in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations/ Human Resource Development/ Public Administration / Public Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalate qualification
  • ·Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory level experience in human resource management environment
  • ·PERSAL courses including Leave Administration, MMS and SMS packaged, Provisioning, Utilisation, Terminations and Service Conditions
  • ·A valid drivers’ license
  • ·Knowledge and experience in pension administration
  • ·Job related knowledge: Employment Equity Act
  • ·Public Service Regulations
  • ·Public Service Act
  • ·Skills Development Act
  • ·Labour Relations

Key Duties

  • ·Implement and monitor human resource resources prescripts
  • ·Implement human resource management resolutions
  • ·Keep employees well informed on new developments of human resource prescripts
  • ·Monitor employee benefits and conditions of service
  • ·Oversee processing of service terminations timeously
  • ·Check and ensure correct / submission of pension forms including nomination forms
  • ·Keep and maintain database for submitted cases to Government Employees Pension fund (GEPF)
  • ·Follow-up on all outstanding pension claims with GEPF
  • ·Assist deceased employee’s family to claim funeral benefit from GEPF
  • ·Identity, draw and keep annual list of all employees due for retirement

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to fleetassistantdir@freetrans.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION position at Provincial Administration: Free State?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to Provincial Administration: Free State from your Gmail account. The closing date is 11 September 2026.

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Check this advert to confirm whether a Z83 form is required. Submit a truthful, detailed CV with accurate employment dates. Do not assume certified ID or qualification copies are required at the initial stage; follow the advert, as supporting documents may be requested later from shortlisted candidates.

What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION application close?+

The closing date for this position is 11 September 2026 - 14 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.