DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT REF NO: DHET 08/09/2025 

Branch: Corporate Services  

Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

Location: Pretoria

Requirements: An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in the field of Human Resource/ Public Management/ Social Sciences Management or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/ senior managerial level within a Human Resource Management environment. 

In depth knowledge and working experience in transactional Human Resource Management within recruitment, conditions of services and PERSAL system management. Training as a PERSAL HR manager will be an added advantage. Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme. 

Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Resource Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act, PSCBC Resolutions, Government financial systems and processes, Treasury Regulations. 

Knowledge of Compensation of Employee budgeting system. Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Care, Excellent Communication Skills. Ability to pay attention to details and work through high volume of data. 

Duties: Provide strategic leadership and direction on Human Resource Management and Administration functions of the Department. Develop and implement Human Resource Management and Administration policies. Administer recruitment of candidates, facilitate selection processes and oversee the appointment of suitable candidates on PERSAL at head office, support Regional Offices and Colleges. Facilitate the implementation of PILIR, conduct trends analysis and ensure full compliance. Facilitate and oversee the management of departmental exit strategy and ensure adequate analysis of outcome of exit interviews.

Enquiries: Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/MS XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5498/5165/5513

Applications: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website https://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply 

Note: Follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, a comprehensive CV, and copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake writing test. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all SMS positions”. 

Closing date: 22 September 2025