ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/330 This is a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply

This position offers an opportunity to serve as the Assistant Director for Human Resource Administration within the Corporate Services Directorate of the Department, based in Cape Town, Western Cape. Operating at a supervisory management level, the incumbent will be responsible for the comprehensive administration of human capital functions, ensuring that all practices align with applicable legislation, public service regulations, and collective bargaining council resolutions. As this is a re-advertisement, individuals who applied during the previous cycle are strongly encouraged to re-apply, as their earlier applications will not automatically be carried forward. The role requires a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on operational management, covering the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and appointment to service termination and pension processing.

Applicants must hold a Grade 12 certificate as well as a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations, Human Resource Development, Public Administration, Public Management, or an equivalent related qualification. A minimum of three years of experience at a supervisory level within human resource management is required, alongside specific PERSAL certificates for both personnel and leave administration. Practical knowledge of pension administration is essential, and a valid driver’s licence is mandatory. The successful candidate will need a sound working knowledge of key legislative frameworks, including the Employment Equity Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, and the Public Finance Management Act, as well as familiarity with PSCBC resolutions, PAIA, and PAJA. Strong analytical thinking, effective verbal and written communication, computer literacy, report writing, and problem-solving abilities are critical to performing well in this post.

The duties are broad and demanding, beginning with the implementation and monitoring of human resource prescripts and resolutions, and ensuring that employees are kept informed of new developments. The role involves monitoring employee benefits and conditions of service, overseeing the timeous processing of service terminations, and checking the correctness of pension and nomination forms. The Assistant Director will maintain a database for Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) cases, follow up on outstanding claims, assist families of deceased employees with funeral benefit claims, and manage annual retirement lists. This includes making payment follow-ups, attending to pension queries, providing feedback to beneficiaries, recovering liabilities from pension proceeds, and coordinating service benefits workshops. Allowance administration must be handled in compliance with prescripts, ensuring correct implementation on PERSAL for items such as housing and acting allowances.

Leave administration forms a major component of the role. The incumbent will approve leave transactions, verify correct leave codes, ensure applications comply with policies, review leave plans, verify incapacity applications and submit them timeously to the Health Risk Manager, and implement decisions. They will also verify over-granted leave prior to termination, check leave gratuity and discounting calculations, conduct leave workshops and audits, and manage performance management systems. This includes facilitating training and development, checking Personal Development Plans, consolidating provincial Workplace Skills Plan inputs, coordinating training activities, and approving EPMDS documents on PERSAL. The role extends to quality assurance of moderating committee outcomes, compiling memos for performance rewards, and authorising their implementation. Further responsibilities include recruitment and selection, checking funded and vacant posts, verifying advertisement documentation, updating employment equity targets, confirming security and qualification screening, approving appointments and transfers on PERSAL, and ensuring correct placement of officials. Employee relations duties involve monitoring disciplinary cases, tracking progress with National Office, assisting with sanctions, facilitating organised labour meetings, advising on grievances, and implementing hearing sanctions.

This post is subject to employment equity targets, with specific preference given to Coloured, Indian and White males and females, as well as persons with disabilities. Applicants should note the location and the need to be available for the responsibilities outlined, and should familiarise themselves with the application process via the original circular.