CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Human Resource Administration

Reference number: 3/3/1/79/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6). Minimum of 2 years’ experience in rendering recruitment and selection services. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislation. Knowledge of human resource transformation, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Public Service Act. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Job related skills: Communications (verbal and written) skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Problem solving skills. Good telephone and email etiquette. Presentation and facilitation skills. Report writing skills. Record keeping skills. People management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Administrative skills. Customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Ability to travel. A valid drivers’ license.

Duties

Provide effective advisory service on recruitment and selection. Ensure adherence and compliance with R&S policy and prescripts. Administer the management of shortlisting and interviews. Provide technical advisory services during shortlisting and interviews. Implement recommendations of the selection committee members. Draft appointment submission for approval. Conduct personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates. Issue appointment letters and regret letters. Provide assistance during recruitment and selection information sessions. Respond to all related enquiries. Meet with clients on daily operational issues. Write submissions and letters on matters related to recruitment and selection. Represent the unit at various transformation forums in the Department. Provide advice and guidance to the department’s line functionaries. Provide effective interpretation of legislation, policies and directives. Provide inputs on the amendment of policies and procedures. Draft written responses to line functionaries on functional areas to enhance correct implementation of recruitment and selection processes and practices. Follow up on vacancies with a view to reduce the vacancy rate and turnaround time to fill a post. Provide training on recruitment and selection policies and prescripts. Report on vacancies, statistics and other related issues. Maintain and provide statistical information on recruitment and selection. Update and maintain recruitment and selection vacancy databases. Follow up on outstanding personnel suitability checks. Administer related databases on recruitment and selection. Control, maintain and monitor databases set up to monitor recruitment and selection activities. Provide an update on all related databases on recruitment and selection. Keep and maintain statistics required for reporting purposes. Supervise employees. Provide on the job training. Manage and supervise employees in line with the performance management policy. Maintain discipline.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email CHROrecruit79@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr G Matloga Tel: (012) 319 6809

Note

EE Targets: African Males and Females and persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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