This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND AUXILIARY SERVICES
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Reference number
- 3/1/1/1/2026/104
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 9)
- Centre
- KwaZulu Natal Deeds Registry (Pietermaritzburg)
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Human Resources Management / Public Management / Administration / Public Administration or relevant equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in Human Resources Management. Good knowledge of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Knowledge of Human Resource Policies and Procedures. Understanding of recruitment and selection processes. Knowledge of Performance Management Systems (PPMS). Computer literacy. Good interpersonal skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills. Dispute and Conflict management skills. Time Management skills. Computer software skills. Project Management skills. Planning skills. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Manage Human Capital. Monitor turnaround times of capturing of applications. Oversee compilation of recruitment plan. Manage recruitment and selection process. Verify compiled statistics and maintain establishment. Update office Employment Equity plan and verify Employment Equity stats. Manage labour relations matters. Facilitate / Conduct preliminary investigations and implement recommendations. Promote sound labour relations. Facilitate disciplinary hearings, conciliations, and arbitrations. Facilitate the issuing of misconduct / grievance / dispute outcomes and coordinate appeals. Provide advice on labour relations matters. Update statistics and submit. Manage Service Benefits. Oversee the drafting and implementation of office leave plan and take corrective measures. Oversee recording of leave, leave audit, analyse trends, and take remedial action. Monitor leave register, analyse trends and submit report. Manage housing / rental benefits, authorize transactions, and monitor registers. Manage termination of service. Facilitate Employee Wellness process and programs. Manage administration of bursaries. Manage records and registry. Manage registry services and ensure compliance. Manage records management and ensure compliance. Verify the disposal memorandum and facilitate disposal of records. Manage employee Performance and development. Verify office Employee Performance Management and Development System implementation plan, monitor compliance, and submit report. Monitor quality assurance on Performance Agreements, midterm, and annual reviews, and provide report. Verify and monitor implementation of training plan. Manage Moderating Committee processes. Verify Moderating Committee summary reports and compile Moderating Committee memorandum for approval. Manage probation reports. Facilitate inputs for the reviewing of generic performance agreements.
Where to send your application
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Registrar of Deeds: Pietermaritzburg at 300 Pietermaritzburg Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 or apply by accessing Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered
Enquiries
Ms Z Mthembu or Mr S Mtshali Tel: (033) 355 6811 / 6812
Note
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and persons with disabilities.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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