Deputy Director: Human Resource Administration Services

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/07

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

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development

Chief Directorate: Corporate Services

Programme: Corporate Services

Salary Level: 11

Remuneration: R 932 292.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)

Location: Head Office

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge and experience
in recruitment and selection. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge:
Employment Equity Act. Public Service Regulations. Basic Conditions of
Employment Act. Public Service Act. Skills Development Act. Labour Relations Act.
Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) resolutions. Promotion
of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Promotion of Administrative Justice Act
(PAJA). Public Finance Management Act. Job related skills: Analytical thinking.
Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. Report writing ability.
Problem solving ability. A valid driver’s License.

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a
recognised Advanced Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management /
Human Resource Development / Labour Relations, Public Management qualification.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Assistant Director in a Human Resource Management
environment. PERSAL Personnel, PERSAL Establishment, PERSAL Movement
Administration, PERSAL Appointments. 

Duties

Manage Implementation of
Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Process. Develop and monitor
implementation of Annual Recruitment Plan. Manage Implementation of Transfers,
Translation and Secondments. Monitor and report on transfers of employees from
other departments. Monitor and report on secondment of employees. Report on
acting appointments of departmental employees. Management Development and
Reviewal Recruitment Policies, Strategies & Procedures. Develop long-term
strategies to address employee turnover. Present policy to stakeholders for
input. Manage awareness campaigns on developed and reviewed policy and
strategies. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the
retention strategies or techniques of the department. Manage Implementation of
Pay Progression and Grade progression. Monitor Payments of Pay progression and
Grade progression. Request HR status report. Managing area of responsibility.
Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team section produces excellent
work in terms of quality and timelines. Resolve problems of motivation and
control with minimum guidance from the Director. Delegate functions to staff,
based on individual potential, provide the necessary guidance and support and
afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Manage employee
performance daily and ensure timely. Manage development & implementation of
work plans for all subordinates.

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: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel
No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel
No: (013) 766 6476