DPSA Circular vacancies
PUBLIC SERVICE VACANCY

Deputy Director: Hr Policy

Salary or stipendR932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS).

The hiring department is looking for a Deputy Director: Hr Policy. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Gauteng: Pretoria

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/01, page 3

Reference number
3/3/1/94/2026
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Job level
11
Centre
Gauteng: Pretoria
Directorate
Human Resource Administration

What you will need

  • Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration.
  • Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Human Resource Policies.
  • Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts.
  • Job related 4 skills: Communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Strategic planning and leadership.
  • Presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Conceptual skills and human relations.
  • Policy drafting (Report writing).
  • Negotiations and consultation with relevant key stakeholders.
  • Computer literacy skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Ability to travel and work irregular hours.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in HR Policy environment.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Job related 4 skills: Communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Conceptual skills and human relations.
  • Computer literacy skills.
  • Problem solving skills.

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor the development, review, alignment, and implementation of human resource policies in the department.
  • Identify policies to be developed/ amended and aligned.
  • Undertake gap analysis/ identify problems/ challenges/ research and best practices as and when required.
  • Compile/ draft policies.
  • Request inputs/ comment from stakeholders.
  • Consider and consolidate inputs/ comment.
  • Finalise draft policy.
  • Consult policy at relevant forums (components, task teams, labour, DBC, management meetings).
  • Finalise policy for consideration for approval from management (prepare memorandum/presentation).
  • Assist and manage implementation of policy (communication).
  • Monitor Human Resource policies to ensure consistent implementation and application in the department.
  • Identify HR functions to be delegated in accordance with prescripts/ legislation.
  • Compile/ draft delegations.
  • Request inputs/ comment from relevant stakeholders.
  • Consider and consolidate inputs/ comment.
  • Consult relevant role players (Labour, legal, relevant component).
  • Compile and finalise draft delegations (set of Delegations).
  • Consult draft delegation at relevant forums if necessary.
  • Finalise delegations for consideration for approval from management (prepare memorandum/ presentation).
  • Assist and manage implementation of delegations (communication).
  • Advocate Human Resource policies to ensure consistent implementation and application in the department.
  • Issue / distribute approved policy.
  • Arrange information sessions to advocate relevant policy (via Teams, Zoom or venue).
  • Prepare/compile presentation on matter.
  • Issue / distribute DOACOMMS with details of the session.
  • Render / Assist / deal / advise on issues / matters and cases.
  • Develop human resource plan in the department.
  • Examine the department’s strategic plan.
  • Benchmark with other organisations.
  • Compile HR Plan and its implementation plans.
  • Submit HR Plan and its implementation plans.
  • Submit HR Plan to the delegated authority for approval.
  • Submit HR Plan to DPSA by 30 June as required.
  • Ensure the alignment of the HR plan to address the gap between the demand and supply of human resources.
  • Conduct workforce analysis and identify gaps (qualitative and quantitative).
  • Identify human resource priority issues to determine the gaps.
  • Conduct environmental scan internally and externally to determine trends that are likely to impact on HR planning.
  • Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Manage the review and alignment of HR plan to Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
  • Analyse performance and forecast future expenses.
  • Determine available budget and capacity to implement HR plan.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected]

  • Application method: Hand delivery
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Mr C Mathebula
  • Telephone: (012) 319 7322

Please note

  • This is a re-advertisement
  • candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply.
  • EE Target: Africans, Whites, Indians and Persons with Disability

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