About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the position of Assistant Director at their National Head Office in Pretoria. This critical role involves facilitating the development and maintenance of national policies, procedures, and guidelines for post advertisement and recruitment. By managing and coordinating both internal and external post advertisement processes, you will play an essential part in ensuring that the right candidates are recruited into public service roles across South Africa. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process, ultimately benefiting communities by ensuring that qualified professionals serve the public.
This role in Pretoria is not just about filling vacancies; it’s about contributing to a dynamic team that shapes the future of public service. The Assistant Director will oversee the verification of compliance with job descriptions and organizational structures, ensuring that all recruitment activities adhere to regulations and best practices. Your efforts will support a transparent and equitable recruitment process, fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the nation’s values and needs.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to promoting effective governance and efficient public service delivery. Its mission includes enhancing the capacity of government departments to serve the public, ensuring that recruitment and human resource processes support the overarching goals of transparency, accountability, and service excellence. Working in this department is meaningful because you will be contributing to the improvement of public services that directly affect the lives of South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, review, and maintain national policies and guidelines for post advertisement and recruitment.
- Manage and coordinate all internal and external post advertisement processes.
- Oversee the receipt and verification of post advertisement requests from various branches and regions.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on advertisements and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with approved organizational structures and job descriptions.
- Monitor adherence to prescribed recruitment procedures.
- Facilitate and coordinate head-hunting requests and processes.
- Manage performance information, human resources, finance, and assets related to recruitment.
What You’ll Need
- A Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification.
- 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar environment.
- Proficiency in computer usage and relevant software applications.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and organizational structures.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, with strong time management and planning abilities.
- Creativity and interpersonal skills to negotiate and engage with various stakeholders.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or by email as detailed below.
Requirements
Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.3-5 years supervisory experience in a similar environment.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of relevant legislations.
Understanding of organogram.
Ability to analyse PERSAL reports.
Communication, problem solving and analysis, research, benchmarking, self-management, time management, financial management, human resource management (supervisory).
Ability to work 37 under pressure.
Negotiation, analytical and interpretation and interpersonal skills.
Planning and organising.
Creativity.
Job Duties
Facilitate the development, review and maintain national policies, procedures and guidelines for post advertisement and recruitment.Manage and coordinate internal and external post advertisement processes.
Develop and coordinate post-advertisement programme in accordance with approved recruitment plans.
Coordinate the receipt and verification of requests for post advertisement from the branches and regions.
Conduct quality assurance of advertisements and documentation.
Verify compliance with approved organisational structure, establishments, Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD’s) and job descriptions.
Monitor adherence to prescribed recruitment procedures.
Facilitate and coordinate head-hunting requests and processes.
Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
