This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
- Reference number
- DIRHRPA
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
- Centre
- Pretoria, Hatfield
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate NQF level 7/ Degree in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Labour Relations/ Business Management/ Public Administration or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. An Honours degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Human Capital Management environment at the middle/senior management level. Skills / Competencies And Knowledge: Strategic Capabilities and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Problem solving and analysis, Customer focus, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management. Employee Lifecycle Operations, Talent Management, HR Governance and Compliance, Business Partnering, HCM Business Systems Administration, HCM Policies and Procedures, Workforce Planning and HR Administration.
Duties
The purpose of the post is to manage and drive the provision of HR planning and administration services. The successful candidate will manage and drive the design, maintenance, and implementation of HR planning, administration, and employment equity policies, plans, systems, guidelines, procedures, processes and governance thereof. Manage initiatives and processes to enhance employee experience by driving and monitoring the delivery of effective and efficient human resource planning and administration services that directly impact the workforce, from talent attraction to off-boarding, making their experience a priority. Manage and monitor the administration of employee information management systems and provide insights and trends to enable data-driven HR reporting and decision-making. Manage and drive processes to define long-term and mid-term HR and EE plans aligned with the business planning cycle and that support execution of the broader business strategy and direction. Manage and monitor the implementation of total rewards and on-time and employee attendance policies, processes, systems, and provide reporting for decision-making and continuous improvement. Manage, maintain and coordinate the review and design of HR delegations of authority and personnel records. Recommend and drive opportunities to enhance improvement and performance. Manage and drive HR planning, administration and employment equity initiatives to support the business priorities that drive innovation and enhance business processes. Contributing to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, managing human resources, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence, and managing and ensuring compliance.
Where to send your application
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the link quoted in the specific advertisement below. This link requires applicants to use a Google account. Applications must be submitted with two (2) attachments: 1. A Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from the DPSA website (Z83 editable) and 2. A recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. If either or all of these two attachments are not submitted, the applicant’s application will be disqualified. Each post advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialed and signed by the applicant.
Enquiries
Ms N Sekele +2712 427 8599, Ms N Khosa +2712 427 8260, Mr M Cilo +2712 427 8514
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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