This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGIC SUPPORT
Department of Higher Education and Training
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund Directorate: Human Resources Management and Development
- Reference number
- NSF 06/07/2026
- Salary
- R932 292 per annum (All-inclusive remuneration package) (Level 11)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate bachelor's degree or advanced diploma (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Industrial and Organisational Psychology, Public Administration, or a related field recognised by SAQA. A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8 or higher) will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in HR strategy, HR planning, employment equity, or HR compliance, of which at least three (3) years must be at junior management level or in a supervisory capacity within a public sector or public entity environment. Experience must include at least two of the following: developing or implementing HR plans, employment equity plans, or workplace skills plans; managing HR compliance and statutory reporting; developing or reviewing HR policies and procedures; and producing HR management information or analytical reports for executive or oversight structures. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following: the Public Service Act (No. 103 of 1994) and Public Service Regulations; the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998) and its reporting requirements; the Skills Development Act (No. 97 of 1998) and Skills Development Levies Act; the DPSA Professionalisation Framework (2024); relevant DPSA circulars and directives on HR planning, equity, and reporting; the Public Finance Management Act (No. 1 of 1999); and PERSAL HR administration. Knowledge of the NSF's mandate as a Schedule 3A Public Entity and the HR compliance obligations associated with its transition to entity status will be a strong advantage. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. PERSAL proficiency or a PERSAL certificate will be an added advantage. Strong analytical, report-writing, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills are required. The ability to translate legislative and policy requirements into implementable HR plans, and to produce clear compliance reports for EXCO, DPSA, and the Department of Employment and Labour, is essential. A valid driver's licence.
Duties
Develop, implement, and monitor the NSF Human Resource Plan in compliance with the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, and DPSA planning directives, and submit the plan to the Director: HRM&D for approval and onward submission to the DPSA. Develop, implement, and monitor the NSF Employment Equity Plan in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, coordinate EE committee processes, and prepare and submit statutory EE reports to the Department of Employment and Labour within prescribed timeframes. Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of the NSF's HR strategy, ensuring alignment to the NSF Strategic Plan 2025-2030, the DPSA Professionalisation Framework (2024), and the requirements of a Schedule 3A entity. Develop, review, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to the NSF, and maintain a current, accessible HR policy register. Coordinate the compilation and submission of all HR statutory and compliance reports required by the DPSA, the Department of Employment and Labour, the NSF Committees or Board, and other oversight structures, within prescribed deadlines. Develop and maintain the NSF's HR management information system data integrity, and produce HR analytical reports, dashboards, and exception reports for management decision-making. Monitor compliance with HR prescripts across the NSF, identify non-compliance risks, and develop corrective action plans for the Director's consideration. Liaise with the DPSA, the Department of Employment and Labour, and other relevant bodies on HR planning, equity, and compliance matters on behalf of the NSF. Supervise and manage the performance of subordinate staff within the sub-directorate.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki (012) 943 3161
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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