This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
Government Pensions Administration Agency
HRD Functional Training
- Reference number
- ASD/ FT-HRD/2026/07-2P
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
A relevant 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in ICT, Human Resource Management/ Human Resource Development and Public Administration or equivalent qualification (at least 360 credits), Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Training environment. With two (2) years supervisory or junior management experience. Computer literacy that would include a high level of proficiency in Microsoft products. Knowledge of Employee benefits scheme and funds Knowledge of skills Development Act and related Legislation. Working knowledge of IT environment. Knowledge of GEPF service & products. Basic Accounting Systems (BAS). Knowledge of Training and Development. Business Analytical skills. Leadership and Managerial. Organising & Problem-Solving skills. Communication Skills. Project Management Sills. Presentation Skills. Customer Oriented. Ethical business conduct. Ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to take responsibility. Ability to work under pressure. Deadline driven. Ability to work in a team.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Implement the administration of Line Function training events: Implement effective administering of assessments. Implement effective marking of assessments. Implement effective development of learner’s transcripts/reports. Ensure development of certificates after training. Capture learner’s results on internal learner records database (M&E System). Prepare quarterly functional training reports. Safe keeping of learner’s training records on Shared Drive/SharePoint. Oversee the collection and provisioning of stationery and refreshments in the unit. Implement delivery of needs-based Line Function Training: Ensure compliance with the quality system as prescribed in the functional training prescripts. Implement effective and efficient facilitation of training (actual training). Implement effective and efficient evaluation of training (Reaction, Learning, Behaviour and Results). Planning of Functional Training processes and activities: Conduct functional training needs analysis. Design/update functional training manuals. Implement effective nominations of learners. Implement effective preparations of training venues before training (computers network is working, applications tested and verified, access to applications secured). Compilation and presentation of service delivery performance reports: Give input to compilation of comprehensive operational plans, quarterly and annual reports. Keep abreast of changes in relevant guidelines and other legislation, to make recommendations where policies and procedures need to be amended. Report on learner training performance after each training event.
Where to send your application
To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/
Enquiries
Felicia Mahlaba Tel No: (012) 319 1455 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za
Note
Various permanent position of Assistant Director is currently available at the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA): HRD Functional Training Unit.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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