Department of Community Safety

Deputy Director: Human Resource Development

Salary or stipendR932 292 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package

The Department of Community Safety is looking for a Deputy Director: Human Resource Development. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Head Office (Johannesburg)Applications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/254, page 185

Reference number: REFS/057025
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Centre: Head Office (Johannesburg)

What you will need

Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator.
No criminal record/ cases pending against you.
A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation, strategies and public service regulation.
Treasury regulation.
Knowledge management.
Understanding of government programmes and projects.
Applied strategic thinking.
Applying technology.
Knowledge of budgeting and financial management.
Communication and information management.
Continuous improvement.
Citizen focus and responsiveness.
Developing others.
Diversity management.
Impact and influence.
Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems.
Networking and Building Bonds.
Planning and organising.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Project management.
Team leadership.
Team Worker.
Flexible.
Change orientated.
Customer focus and credible.
Interpersonal skill.

Experience

A Matric and National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7), in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Relevant equivalent qualification. 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) /working experience i.e.

Skills and competencies

Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator.
A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence Knowledge and Skills: Relevant legislation, strategies and public service regulation.
Interpersonal skill.

Key responsibilities

To manage training, skills development, and learnerships.
Coordinate and facilitate training and development programmes.
Implement and monitor departmental HRD Strategy.
Develop and manage departmental training database.
Conduct orientation and induction programme.
Monitor compliance of training programmes with relevant legislation.
Coordinate and develop the department’s WSP.
Administer Bursaries and study assistance.
Develop learnership guidelines and curricula.
Identify learnership areas and alignment with the department’s strategic plan and SETA’s.
Establish, facilitate and implement learnership and mentorship programmes.
To manage and implement performance management and development system.
Develop and monitor performance management framework.
Administer performance rewards.
Maintain performance management database.
Provide technical advice and assistance on performance management issues.

How to apply

Enquiries: Ms. Mmathethi Patjie
Telephone: (011) 689 3845