Assistant Director: Performance Management x1
Position Details
- Job Title: Assistant Director: Performance Management
- Reference Number: H/A/16/2026
- Centre: Corporate Office, Bloemfontein
- Salary: R487 197 per annum (Salary Level 09)
- Benefits:
- 13th Cheque
- Home Owner Allowance
- Medical Aid (Optional, subject to prescribed requirements)
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director: Performance Management is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and managing the implementation of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) across the department. The role ensures compliance with performance management policies, supports moderation processes, coordinates employee performance rewards, provides training and guidance to employees and managers, and oversees the effective management of performance management resources and systems.
The successful candidate will contribute to organizational performance improvement by ensuring that performance management practices are implemented consistently, fairly, and in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Qualifications
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Degree (NQF Level 7) in:
- Human Resource Management, or
- Public Administration, or
- Equivalent qualification recognized by South African Qualifications Authority.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a PMDS (Performance Management and Development System) environment.
- At least 2 years’ supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Knowledge Requirements
The successful candidate should possess knowledge of:
Performance Management
- Performance Management and Development System (PMDS).
- Performance planning and assessment.
- Performance reviews and evaluations.
- Performance moderation processes.
- Performance reward systems.
- Employee development planning.
- Organizational performance improvement.
Human Resource Management
- Human Resource policies and procedures.
- Employee performance monitoring.
- Workforce development.
- Skills development principles.
- Employee motivation and performance enhancement.
Legislative and Regulatory Framework
- Public Service Regulations.
- Public Service Act.
- Labour Relations legislation.
- Employment Equity legislation.
- Transformation policies.
- Public sector performance management frameworks.
- Government HR policies and directives.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Performance monitoring systems.
- Evaluation methodologies.
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Compliance monitoring.
- Performance auditing.
Required Skills and Competencies
Management Skills
- Team leadership.
- Staff supervision.
- Resource management.
- Performance management.
- Strategic planning.
- Project coordination.
Technical Skills
- Policy analysis and development.
- PMDS implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Training facilitation.
- Performance reporting.
- Data analysis.
- Moderation coordination.
Communication Skills
- Excellent verbal communication.
- Professional written communication.
- Report writing.
- Presentation skills.
- Facilitation skills.
- Stakeholder engagement.
Organizational Skills
- Planning and coordination.
- Time management.
- Prioritization.
- Problem-solving.
- Decision-making.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft Outlook.
- PowerPoint.
- HR information systems.
- Performance management systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Coordinate PMDS Implementation
- Facilitate implementation of the Performance Management and Development System throughout the department.
- Ensure compliance with PMDS policies and guidelines.
- Coordinate departmental PMDS activities.
- Monitor adherence to performance management timelines.
- Promote effective performance management practices.
2. Performance Moderation Support
- Provide support and guidance on moderation processes.
- Coordinate moderation meetings and activities.
- Ensure fairness and consistency in performance assessments.
- Assist managers with moderation requirements.
- Monitor implementation of moderation outcomes.
- Maintain moderation records and documentation.
3. Training and Capacity Building
- Develop and coordinate PMDS training programmes.
- Conduct workshops and awareness sessions.
- Train employees on PMDS requirements and processes.
- Train supervisors and managers on performance management practices.
- Provide ongoing support and technical advice.
- Promote understanding of performance management principles.
4. Performance Reward Administration
- Coordinate implementation of performance rewards.
- Ensure compliance with applicable reward policies.
- Monitor reward allocation processes.
- Verify supporting documentation.
- Support management decision-making regarding rewards.
- Maintain performance reward records.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor departmental compliance with PMDS requirements.
- Evaluate effectiveness of performance management processes.
- Analyse performance management trends and outcomes.
- Identify areas requiring improvement.
- Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
- Track implementation of performance management interventions.
6. Policy Analysis and Development
- Analyse performance management policies and procedures.
- Contribute to policy development and improvement initiatives.
- Review performance management frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with legislative requirements.
- Provide policy implementation guidance.
7. Reporting and Information Management
- Compile performance management reports.
- Prepare management submissions and presentations.
- Analyse performance data and statistics.
- Produce compliance and monitoring reports.
- Maintain performance management databases and records.
- Provide performance information to management when required.
8. Stakeholder Support and Advisory Services
- Advise managers and employees on PMDS matters.
- Respond to performance management enquiries.
- Support organizational performance initiatives.
- Promote best practices in performance management.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders.
9. Resource Management
- Manage resources allocated to the performance management component.
- Supervise subordinate staff.
- Allocate duties and responsibilities.
- Monitor quality of work.
- Manage employee performance within the section.
- Support staff development and training.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
- Effective implementation of PMDS.
- Compliance with performance management policies and legislation.
- Successful coordination of moderation processes.
- Quality and effectiveness of PMDS training programmes.
- Efficient administration of performance rewards.
- Accuracy and timeliness of performance management reports.
- Effective management of resources and staff.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and support.
- Continuous improvement of performance management systems.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should:
- Have extensive knowledge of PMDS and public sector HR practices.
- Be experienced in coordinating performance management programmes.
- Possess strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrate excellent analytical and policy interpretation abilities.
- Have strong facilitation and training capabilities.
- Be highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Be able to work effectively with senior management and employees at all levels.
- Have a commitment to fairness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Career Development Opportunities
This position provides valuable experience and progression opportunities in:
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Administration
- Strategic Human Resource Planning
- Employee Development
- Senior HR Management
- Government Management Services
Suitable Qualifications
Applicants with qualifications in the following fields are particularly suitable:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Organizational Development
- Business Management (HR specialization)
- Management Sciences