ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 301026/18 Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: GP Cd: Provincial Operations: Gauteng Dir: Support Services Sd: Corporate Support Services

This position is for an Assistant Director of Human Resource Development within the Department of Water and Sanitation, based in Gauteng and operating under the Corporate Support Services directorate of the Provincial Operations unit. The role sits within the broader Water and Sanitation Services Management branch and is focused on building and sustaining the capacity of the department’s workforce through structured training, skills development, and performance management. It is a management-level post, graded at an OSD level, and requires a blend of strategic oversight, operational coordination, and hands-on facilitation of human resource development programmes.

To be considered, applicants must hold a relevant NQF level 6 qualification, typically a National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, or Training and Development. A minimum of five years of experience in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development is required, with a specific focus on areas such as the Performance Management Development System, skills development facilitation, Workplace Skills Plans, and the delivery of training programmes. Candidates must also possess PERSAL certificates and disclose a valid, unexpired driver’s licence. The role demands sound technical knowledge of policy development and implementation, human resource development practices, and relevant government legislation including the Skills Development Act, the South African Qualifications Authority Act, and the Public Finance Management Act. In addition, the post requires strong competencies in programme and project management, relationship management, problem solving and analysis, people and diversity management, client orientation, communication, accountability, ethical conduct, and analytical procedures.

The core duties of the role are wide-ranging. The incumbent will coordinate the implementation of the Performance Management Development System by arranging awareness and education workshops, supporting the development of performance agreements, liaising with line management on compliance, compiling status reports, and coordinating performance reviews for non-SMS employees. In the area of human resource development strategy, the Assistant Director will coordinate skills development committees, contribute to the review and implementation of the HRD strategy, and monitor its outcomes. The role also involves the implementation of Workplace Skills Plans, including liaising with skills development committees, developing the Workplace Skills Development plan, conducting WSP awareness workshops, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual training reports. Furthermore, the position entails the delivery of training programmes such as induction and orientation sessions, facilitating Adult Basic Education and Training, conducting training sessions, and administering the departmental bursary scheme. As a manager, the post holder will plan, lead, and coordinate the activities of the unit, manage employee performance and development, allocate tasks, monitor progress, ensure compliance with HR prescripts and regulatory frameworks, facilitate communication within the unit and with other directorates, and manage the unit’s operational plans, budget, and resources.

This is an equal opportunity position within the Department of Water and Sanitation, with employment equity considerations taken into account in line with the Constitution and the Employment Equity Act. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to candidates who meet the department’s equity targets. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks, including SAQA verification, reference checks, and criminal and credit checks. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate if shortlisted, and foreign nationals or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin. Candidates may also be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Applications must be submitted online, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; those who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the post.