DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: H/O 40/2026 (X1 POST)
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Head Office - Mafikeng
Province: North West
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Labour Relations/ Industrial Psychology. Experience: 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior management level in Human Resource Management. Pre-entry SMS (Nyukela) Certificate. A Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, etc. Sound and in-depth experience and knowledge of relevant prescripts, and application of human resource practices and procedures. Public Financial Management Act. Organisational Design principles. Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership. Project and Programme management. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Planning and Organising. Computer. Analytical thinking. Policy formulation. Effective Communication (written & Verbal). Conflict management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem solving analysis. Client Oriented and Customer Focus. Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.

Duties

Manage and facilitate the development and implementation of Human Resource Management policies, strategic and operational plans. Manage and ensure the provision of human resource administration services. Manage and facilitate human resource planning and information management systems. Manage the provision of labour relations services. Manage and facilitate the provision of integrated employee health and wellness programmes. Manage the department’s organisational design and change management. Manage and utilize resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Where to send your application

E-mail to: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Dr NMG Mfikwe Tel No: (018) 388 2428

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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