ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSAC-05/07/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate /Grade 12 Certificate/ NQF 4 or equivalent qualification Minimum Three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) /Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Public Management and Administration/ Industrial Psychology or any relevant Human Resource Management qualification. PERSAL Administration Certificate and Leave Administration Certificate are additional requirements-3 years relevant experience (at least 2 years at an HR Officer/ HR Practitioner level) in recruitment & selection, conditions of service, employee benefits and administration or any human resource administration environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Human Resource Management Framework. Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and implementation strategies. Knowledge and understanding of relevant Directives. Knowledge of Public Service Resolutions, Public Service Act and relevant legislation and prescripts. Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL System. Good communication and interpersonal relations. Problem solving skills. Analytical skills. Computer and digital literacy. Numeracy skills. Planning and organizing skills.

Duties

Facilitate the administration of Recruitment and Selection processes Facilitate the administration of conditions of services, remuneration and employee benefits. Facilitate the processing of appointments, promotions, and transfers to the Department, Facilitate the process of Terminations of Service and Transfers from the Department to another. Provide overall supervision and guidance to subordinates. Contribute toward the digitization and automation of HR processes and systems.

Where to send your application

Applicants must use this link or QR code below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System: https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street, Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001.

Enquiries

Ms NP Maloka Tel No: (012) 441 3730

Note

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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