Deputy Director: Human Resources Management x1
Job Overview
Job Title: Deputy Director: Human Resources Management
Reference Number: 2026/351
Post Number: POST 36/67
Department: Department of Public Works
Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office, Free State
Salary: R932,292 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)
Employment Level: Middle Management Service (MMS)
Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied advert
Enquiries: Ms T. Zulu – (051) 408 7306
Application Email: RecruitBLOEM26-32@dpw.gov.za
Job Description
The Deputy Director: Human Resources Management will oversee and coordinate human resource services at the Bloemfontein Regional Office. The successful candidate will ensure that HR policies, procedures and relevant legislation are implemented effectively, while managing recruitment, performance management, staff development, employee benefits and labour relations.
The role also involves advising managers and employees on HR-related matters, supervising subordinates and ensuring that HR services support the department’s operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Manage HR support services and ensure the implementation of human resource policies, procedures and relevant prescripts.
Oversee recruitment and selection processes in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Manage the implementation of the Performance Management Policy.
Coordinate human resource development interventions and implement HR development policies and programmes.
Oversee the administration of employee service benefits and leave across the province.
Manage labour relations matters and matters of mutual interest.
Advise line managers and employees on human resource management policies, procedures and related issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable public service legislation, regulations and departmental policies.
Manage and supervise subordinates.
Plan, allocate and monitor work to ensure effective service delivery.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
A minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6, or a National Diploma in one of the following fields:
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Training and Development
Public Management
Public Administration
Management Services
Labour Relations
A related field
Relevant human resource management experience at a junior managerial level, equivalent to Assistant Director.
A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge of:
Human Resource Management policies, systems and procedures.
Performance management.
Project management.
The Public Service Act, Regulations and Resolutions.
Recruitment and selection strategies.
The Code of Remuneration.
Applicable labour legislation.
The Code of Good Conduct in the Public Service.
Departmental policies and procedures.
Batho Pele principles.
Human Resource Management practices and systems.
PERSAL, including working knowledge and practical experience.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
Management and people-management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Computer literacy.
Negotiation and presentation skills.
Report-writing skills.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Salary and Benefits
The position offers an annual all-inclusive salary package of R932,292, structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service. The package must be structured according to the applicable MMS remuneration provisions.