Assistant Director: Human Resource Administration Services (Recruitment)

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/47

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Ehlanzeni North District

Chief Directorate: Corporate Services

Programme: Administration

Salary Level: 9

Remuneration: R 487 197.00 per annum

Location: Ehlanzeni North District

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge and experience of the recruitment and selection
process Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Labour and Employment
legislations. Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Promotion of
Administrative Justice Act (PAJA). Computer literacy (Microsoft Office
package), Communication skills (verbal and written), Negotiation skills,
Conflict Resolution skills, Planning and Organising skills and Presentation
skills. Personal and Salary Administration System (PERSAL) Personnel
Certificate. A valid driver's license.

Requirements

Duties

Provide for the recruitment and selection process in the
Department. Coordinate and facilitate the advertisement of vacant positions. Ensure
compliance with Employment Equity targets during the recruitment and selection
processes. Obtain approval for the appointment of the selection committees to
fill vacant positions. Ensure capturing of the Job applications received.
Conduct screening of job applications. Arrange shortlisting and take minutes of
the proceedings. Schedule interviews and invite shortlisted candidates for
interviews. Provide secretariat support during the shortlisting and interview
processes. Conduct reference checks. Ensure that background checks and
qualification verification are conducted. Submit the recommendation of the
selection committee to the delegated authority for approval. Provide feedback
to successful and unsuccessful candidates. Facilitate the implementation of
appointments, transfers and translations on PERSAL. Handle resettlement and relocation
of staff. Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning related matters in
the district. Maintain and update staff establishment on PERSAL system in the district.
Conduct exit interviews and compile reports. Compile monthly, quarterly and
Annual reports. Supervise staff in Recruitment and Planning in the District.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview.  Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. S. Mogakane
082 338 2476 or Ms. M Matsoalela 072 459 8078