About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a Deputy Director: Human Resources Administration to join their team at the South Service Centre in Hilton. This pivotal role focuses on managing the human resource administration, policies, and practices that are essential for maintaining a healthy workforce within the public service sector. By overseeing recruitment, selection, and salary administration services, you will play a crucial part in ensuring that the department attracts and retains the right talent necessary to serve the community effectively.
Working in Hilton, a town known for its vibrant community spirit and strategic location in KwaZulu-Natal, this position allows you to directly impact how human resources are managed in the public sector. Your contributions will help streamline processes and enhance the overall efficiency of public service delivery, making a real difference in people’s lives. As part of a dedicated team, you will be at the forefront of implementing policies that foster a supportive work environment for employees across the province.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is committed to promoting effective governance and service delivery in South Africa. Its mission is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the nation while ensuring that public service is efficient, accountable, and responsive to the needs of citizens. Working in this department means being part of a larger vision to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans through dedicated public service.
The department plays a vital role in shaping human resource practices and policies across various sectors of government. By joining this team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that align with national goals, ensuring that public employees are well-supported and equipped to meet the demands of their roles.
What You’ll Do
- Manage human resource administration, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
- Oversee recruitment and selection processes to attract top candidates for various roles.
- Administer conditions of service for employees, fostering a fair and equitable workplace.
- Handle salary administration services, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee remuneration.
- Supervise the resources of the sub-directorate, promoting efficient use of manpower and materials.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF level 06 qualification in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or a relevant field.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- At least 3 years of junior management experience in Human Resources Management and Administration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the RSA Constitution and Public Service Act.
- Strong skills in communication, interpersonal relations, report writing, and conflict management.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An NQF level 06 qualification in Human Resources Management / Public Administration / a relevant qualification and a valid driver’s licence.Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in a Human Resources Management and Administration environment.
Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation PFMA, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, relevant departmental, provincial and national HR Policies and Procedures, relevant DPSA directives, and relevant bargaining council resolutions, PERSAL functions and procedures, GEPF prescripts.
Skills: Communication, interpersonal relations, computer, management, report writing, problem solving, conflict management, time management, presentation, planning and organising, project management, policy analysis and interpretation, analytical thinking, decision making, self- disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Job Duties
Manage human resource administration, policies and practices services.Manage the recruitment and selection services.
Manage the conditions of service.
Manage salary administration services.
Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
