Director: Free State Provincial Administration x1

Director: Organisational Development, Human Resource Development and Employee Performance Management

The Director will lead and manage the functions of Organisational Development, Human Resource Development, and Employee Performance Management to ensure effective service delivery, compliance with legislative frameworks, and the strategic transformation of the Department.

Job Overview:

Reference No: DSDFS:70/25
Department: Social Development – Free State Provincial Administration
Location: Bloemfontein
Salary: R1 266 741 per annum (Level 13, all-inclusive package)
Closing Date: 05 September 2025

Company / Department Overview

The Free State Department of Social Development is committed to promoting equity, transformation, and service excellence in delivering social welfare services across the province. In line with its Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to women and persons with disabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development / Organisational Development / Public Management (as recognised by SAQA).

• 5 years’ experience at middle or senior managerial level.

• Proven knowledge of Public Service transformation, the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and applicable legislation.

• Experience in at least two of the following areas:

  • Policy analysis, development, and implementation.

  • Organisational structuring & business process improvement.

  • Policy research and analysis.

  • Project management (including budgeting & procurement).

• SMS Pre-Entry Certificate (Nyukela) from the National School of Government (to be completed prior to appointment).

• Valid driver’s license.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Human Resource Development: Develop and implement departmental HRD strategies, workplace skills plans, and oversee transversal training, learnerships, internships, bursaries, and scholarships.

• Performance Management: Implement and monitor the performance management system for levels 1–12 and SMS, ensure quality assurance, moderation, and compliance with prescripts.

• Organisational Development: Review and maintain the organisational structure, oversee staff establishment control, job descriptions and evaluations, business process mapping, and service delivery models.

• Resource Management: Ensure optimal utilisation of financial and human resources, including staff training and capacity building.

• Governance: Provide expert advice on HRD, performance management, and organisational design to support departmental strategy and compliance.

Enquiries

Mr. M.F. Finger – Tel: 072 954 3160

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 Form (effective 01 January 2021), available at any public service department or at www.dpsa.gov.za.

• Submit applications with a detailed CV (copies of qualifications not required at this stage) to:

Postal: Private Bag X20616, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Delivery: Application box at Old Standard Bank Building, Cnr Charlotte Maxeke & West Burger Street, Bloemfontein
Email: recruitment@fssocdev.gov.za

For Attention: Ms. A.W. Molalenyane – Human Resource Management (Recruitment Section)

Important Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications & documents before the interview.

• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation.

• Candidates will undergo security, financial, criminal, and qualification checks, as well as competency assessments.

• Appointment will be subject to a Performance Agreement, Vetting, SMS Contract, and Financial Disclosure.

• Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Also see: NPO Institutional Capacity, Free State DSDFS 69/25