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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR · mpumalanga

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

HR4/4/7/70

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

Location

Provincial Office: Mpumalanga

Salary

R487 197 per annum plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Driver's Licence will be an added advantage. Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a Senior Practitioner level. Knowledge: Public Service Transformation and Management Issues, White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, Human Resource Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards, PERSAL and other HR Information Management Systems. Skills: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL etc.), Innovative/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making.

Duties

Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Management policies in the province. Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employee Relations policies and prescripts. Coordinate and manage the implementation of Employment Equity programmes. Monitor the administration of service benefits. Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate.

Enquiries

Ms E Bahololo Tel No: (013) 655 8700

Closing Date

10 July 2026

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Requirements

·An undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Employee Relations at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA
·Driver's Licence will be an added advantage
·Four (4) years' experience of which two (2) years must be functional experience in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations environment, and two (2) years must be at a Senior Practitioner level
·Knowledge: Public Service Transformation and Management Issues, White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, Human Resource Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards, PERSAL and other HR Information Management Systems
·Skills: Communication (Verbal and Written), Computer Literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PERSAL etc
·), Innovative/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report Writing, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis, Problem Solving and Decision Making

Key Duties

·Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource Management policies in the province
·Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employee Relations policies and prescripts
·Coordinate and manage the implementation of Employment Equity programmes
·Monitor the administration of service benefits
·Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment/Assets) in the Sub-directorate

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓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 hrm@labour.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE position at DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR?+

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE 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 MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE application close?+

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