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Assistant Director: Human Resource Management Ref No

Department of Water And Sanitation
Polokwane, LimpopoR487 197 per annum (Level 09)FinanceCloses 31 July 2026

About this role

POST 25/156 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO:

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Polokwane

REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in

Human Resource Management or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’

experience in human resource management, including supervisory

experience. Knowledge of policy development and implementation. Knowledge

of HR transactions and related processes. Have a working knowledge of

disciplinary processes in HR transactions. Understanding of Government

legislation. Knowledge of Financial Management and the Public Finance

Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the

planning and execution of operations. Knowledge of Programme and Project

Management. Knowledge of relationship management. Problem solving and

analysis. People and Diversity Management. Client Orientation and Customer

Focus. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct.

Knowledge of analytical procedures and analytical skills.

DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total

human resource function for LOCMA. Implement HR policies and strategies

and ensure compliance with HR policies for all employees. Address payroll and

salary-related matters. Apply prescripts for staff transfers and inter-

departmental movement. Oversee the Performance Management and

Development System (PMDS) measures. Regularly analyse trends and

recommend policy updates and amendments. Manage service benefits and

conditions and implement HR transactions within the delegated framework.

Advise managers on transaction processes. Administer employment equity

and employee wellness programmes. Manage the development and

submission of legislative requirement reports and plans. Facilitate HR-related

training for staff. Manage recruitment, selection and general HR provisions by

developing and implementing recruitment and PMDS plans. Conduct

roadshows to communicate key HR policies. Maintain and administer an HR

database and provide accessible HR-related information services. Monitor and

evaluate the implementation of all HR policies and ensure that employees are

appointed as per HR prescripts. Evaluate the implementation of the HR

information policy in the CMA and measure compliance in terms of HR

information processes and service level agreements (SLAs) with other

stakeholders. Facilitate effective labour relations management, including

grievance handling, disciplinary processes and resolution of disputes. Manage

personnel records by maintaining updated HR records while ensuring

confidentiality, implementing safeguards against loss or theft, and keeping

clear tracking of file movements. Supervise and support staff, set work goals

and monitor progress, and organise training and career development. Ensure

compliance with HR policies and labour laws. Manage staff leave, attendance

and performance appraisals.

ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900

Requirements

An NQF level 6 (National Diploma) or NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree) in Human Resource Management or a related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in human resource management, including supervisory experience. Knowledge of policy development and implementation. Knowledge of HR transactions and related processes. Have a working knowledge of disciplinary processes in HR transactions. Understanding of Government legislation. Knowledge of Financial Management and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations. Knowledge of Programme and Project Management. Knowledge of relationship management. Problem solving and analysis. People and Diversity Management. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Good communication skills. Accountability and Ethical Conduct. Knowledge of analytical procedures and analytical skills.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for the effective management of the total human resource function for LOCMA. Implement HR policies and strategies and ensure compliance with HR policies for all employees. Address payroll and salary-related matters. Apply prescripts for staff transfers and inter- departmental movement. Oversee the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) measures. Regularly analyse trends and recommend policy updates and amendments. Manage service benefits and conditions and implement HR transactions within the delegated framework. Advise managers on transaction processes. Administer employment equity and employee wellness programmes. Manage the development and submission of legislative requirement reports and plans. Facilitate HR-related training for staff. Manage recruitment, selection and general HR provisions by developing and implementing recruitment and PMDS plans. Conduct roadshows to communicate key HR policies. Maintain and administer an HR database and provide accessible HR-related information services. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of all HR policies and ensure that employees are appointed as per HR prescripts. Evaluate the implementation of the HR information policy in the CMA and measure compliance in terms of HR information processes and service level agreements (SLAs) with other stakeholders. Facilitate effective labour relations management, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes and resolution of disputes. Manage personnel records by maintaining updated HR records while ensuring confidentiality, implementing safeguards against loss or theft, and keeping clear tracking of file movements. Supervise and support staff, set work goals and monitor progress, and organise training and career development. Ensure compliance with HR policies and labour laws. Manage staff leave, attendance and performance appraisals.