DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Higher Education And Training

Assistant Director: Human Resource Management And Development

Salary or stipendR487 197 per annum (Level 09)

The Department of Higher Education And Training is looking for a Assistant Director: Human Resource Management And Development. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Central OfficeApplications close 16 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/64, page 53

Reference number
TNC/CO/26-10/1
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
16 November 2026
Job level
09
Centre
Central Office

What you will need

  • An undergraduate qualification of three (3) years (National Diploma NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Development / Public Administration/Public Management as recognised by SAQA.
  • Public Services legislations and policies related to Human Resource Management.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
  • PERSAL and Job Evaluation.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Valid driver’s licence.

Experience

PERSAL certificates will be an added advantage. 3-5 years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management environment/ related field.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

  • Manage and plan the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation (advert, shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications) are coordinated within the stipulated timelines.
  • Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).

Key responsibilities

  • Provide Human Resource Management and Administration services: Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc).
  • Manage and plan the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation (advert, shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications) are coordinated within the stipulated timelines.
  • Management of HR Personnel records.
  • Provide secretariat functions at the college implementation committee (CIC).
  • Chair college PILIR committee to ensure that incapacity matters are dealt with timeously.
  • Provide Human Resource Development services: Manage Bursaries administration process.
  • Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
  • Conduct Induction and orientation programmes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions.
  • Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
  • Administration of Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS).
  • Coordinate and facilitate Organisational Development services: Coordinate the design, review and implementation of the college organisational structure.
  • Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions.
  • Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office.
  • Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering.
  • Facilitate change management and organisational transformation services.
  • Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services: Assess EE profile of the college and ensure that targets are met.
  • Represent the college in the DHET and Regional EE forums.
  • Ensure that EE targets and milestones are tracked and reported.
  • Represent the college at the regional corporate forum and deal with fundamental HR matters.
  • HRRC: Plan, prepare and present key HR metrics and developments at the HRRC.
  • Uphold HR governance and ensure HR risks are mitigated.
  • Provide Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services: Implement wellness programmes and service for the college.
  • Coordinate and manage HIV, AIDS, STI and TB services.
  • Coordinate and manage health productivity programmes.
  • Implement health and safety working environment programmes.
  • Promotion of sport activities to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyle.
  • Management of all resources of the unit: Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisees.
  • Advice and lead supervisees about all aspects of the work.
  • Manage leave of staff.
  • Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
  • Ensure that all 54 supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
  • Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.

Additional details

  • Grade: National

How to apply

Email to [email protected]

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe
  • Telephone: (012) 401 1955, (012) 401 1940

Please note

  • Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions.
  • Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s licence, and identity document.
  • Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates.
  • If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for.
  • Applications received after the closing date will Not be accepted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
  • The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments.
  • People with disability are encouraged to apply.
  • All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.

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