ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/369 Strategy, Operations and Compliance: HRM & D (HR Transformation)

This position is for an Assistant Director of Human Resource Planning within the Strategy, Operations and Compliance component of the Human Resource Management and Development unit at the National Prosecuting Authority, specifically focusing on HR Transformation. Based at the Head Office in Pretoria, the role is a functional and technical post that requires a seasoned HR professional to lead, coordinate, and refine the authority’s workforce planning efforts. Working within a public service environment, the incumbent will help ensure that the NPA’s human capital is strategically aligned with its organisational mandate, with a strong emphasis on transformation, employment equity, and compliance with legislative prescripts.

Candidates must possess an appropriate B-degree at NQF level 7 or a three-year diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management, Administration, or a related equivalent qualification. At least three years of functional or technical experience in HR Management is required, specifically within HR Planning, HR Strategies, or Employment Equity and Diversity. The role demands demonstrable competence in acting independently, professionally, accountably, and with credibility. A valid driver’s licence is required, as is an in-depth working knowledge of HR processes and systems, including PERSAL. Applicants should have a sound understanding of HR methodologies, principles, and strategies, as well as relevant public service employment legislation including the Public Service Act and Regulations, the Employment Equity Act, and the Labour Relations Act. Practical experience in programme or project management, quality assurance, and stakeholder or client relations is also essential, alongside the ability to work autonomously.

The duties are broad and central to the strategic functioning of the unit. The Assistant Director will coordinate and manage HR planning processes and controls, develop and adjust the HR plan, and facilitate research or surveys on labour force matters. The role involves coordinating HR audits, performing HR report reconciliations, and facilitating the collection of data for Employment Equity planning, along with contributing to the development, implementation, and reporting processes around EE targets. The incumbent will coordinate the development of the Annual Operational Plan for the HRM and Development Unit and report on its execution. They will implement HR planning strategies, coordinate and facilitate reporting on Employment Equity targets, and compile HR information and reports. Facilitation of the MTEF HR Plan is also a key responsibility, as is developing policies to ensure consistent compliance with prescripts. HR forecasting aligned to the organisational strategy, maintaining an HR data bank for standard and ad-hoc statistical reports, and rendering workforce planning advisory services all fall under this role. The position also requires conducting research and benchmarking to inform organisational capacity and best practices, providing secretariat and administrative support to consultative fora, and participating in Transformation Unit projects and events.

All shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment, as part of the selection process. Appointment is provisional pending a security clearance of at least confidential status, and fingerprints will be taken at the interview. Social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be checked during verification. Applicants should note that all documentation must be submitted as specified in the advertisement, and that late or non-compliant applications will not be considered.