Assistant Director: Transversal Services – Erratum*

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/48

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

Extensive
knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management in the Public Service,
employment legislation, and Public Service Regulatory Frameworks (Public
Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour
Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act,
Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill-Health Retirement, Promotion of Access to
Information Act, Personal Protective Equipment Act, Occupational Health and
Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, SHEQ).
Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Good communication skills
(written and verbal). Ability to work in a team and independently. Report
writing and presentation skills. Stakeholder and client liaison, innovative,
analytical and creative ability. Ability to work in a team, independently and
in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s
license.

Requirements

Duties

Provide Psychological support to the employees, coordinate Employee Health and Wellness activities, Coordinate and Facilitate EHWP Committee meetings, compile content for Healthy lifestyle awareness information as well as daily administration within the unit.

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