DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HR SERVICES

Department of Basic Education

Reference number: A5/097
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Centre: Ehlanzeni District Office, Kanyamazane
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Public Management or equivalent qualification plus 3 years relevant experience. Competencies: Knowledge of Human Resource concepts, principles, policies and procedures. In depth knowledge and experience of the PERSAL System. Knowledge of the legislation regulating all HR administration of educators and officials and related HR policies and practices, as well as employee wellness. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good presentation and report writing skills. Strong interpersonal and networking skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to function independently. Proven management skills and the ability to liaise at a high level. The ability to develop systems and processes as well as policies and procedures. Client-orientation/ customer focus. Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Advanced planning and project management skills. Proven supervisory and people management skills. Good computer user knowledge and experience pertaining to MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint - with special emphasis on Access). Valid driver's license.

Duties

Overall management of district HR Services, including specialised HR support-, research and advisory services, establishment services, employment, career matters, housing and leave, pensions and compensation benefits, PERSAL registry services, the maintenance of the PERSAL Personnel subsystem, and the co-ordination of all HR Projects. Overall management of matters in respect of HIV/AIDS prevention and -care programmes and employee assistance programmes. Give direction to, co-ordinate, monitor and advise on all HR related matters (procedural and policy). Interpret existing and newly developed policies and facilitate policy making on HR matters where applicable. Develop and implement appropriate policy, systems, management- and administrative structures for the provision and maintenance of a comprehensive district HR Service. Identify the needs for improved HR services and formulate programmes and projects for the implementation thereof. Maintain discipline of staff members. Execute HR Performance Management.

Where to send your application

Should be uploaded via the following link https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za ENQUIRIES : should be directed to Tel No: (013) 766 5524/5175/5267/5458/5350: Ms. NP Magagula / Ms. SL Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, YT Mthethwa - HR Recruitment.

Enquiries

Ms JT Dlamini Tel No: (013) 766 0508

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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