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Deputy Director: Corporate Services

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
East London, Eastern CapeR932 292 per annum (Level 11)AdminCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/93 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CORPORATE SERVICES REF NO: DPWI 07/07/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11)

CENTRE : East London

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, B Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in

Public Administration / Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology

with three years’ relevant experience in Corporate Services at an Assistant

Director Level. A valid driver’s licence. Introduction to PERSAL Certificate is

compulsory. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of

legislative framework that governs the Public Service. In-depth knowledge and

understanding of all Acts and Regulating that governs the HRM discipline.

Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework, policies

and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public

Service. Knowledge and understanding of Archives and Records Management

Act etc. Knowledge of PERSAL System. Knowledge of Financial regulations

and instructions and application of financial procedures. Applied Strategic

Thinking, Research Skills, Applying Technology, 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, Computer Literate, Good Communication Skills (verbal and

written). Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Communication,

Client orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and

Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Financial Management,

Programmes and Project Management, Results / Quality Management,

Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Change Management.

DUTIES : Manage Recruitment, selection and placement of employees, Manage and

coordinate recruitment, selection, placement and HR Planning. Facilitate and

coordinate sitting of Employment Equity committee. Manage compliance with

recruitment process. Manage district establishment. Manage Conditions of

Services and implementation of employee benefits. Manage leave

administration and PILIR. Manage payment of benefits. Manage HR Registry

services. Facilitate implementation of COIDA. Manage Human Resource

Development. Manage coordination of training and development. Manage

coordination of skills audit and workplace skills plan. Manage coordination and

implementation of PMDS and development. Manage implementation of

Internship and learnership programme. Manage coordination of Training

Committee activities. Manage Employee Health and Wellness. Manage

HIV/AIDS and TB in the workplace. Monitor Health and Productivity

Management. Manage SHERQ services. Manage Wellness programme.

Manage Employment Relations. Advise on labour relations matters. Improve

quality of consultations between HR and management. Manage resolutions

and outcomes of grievance matters. Manage coordination of discipline and

outcomes. Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Regional Labour Forums.

Facilitate and implement outcomes of dispute and disciplinary matters. Manage

Network and IT Infrastructure. Manage provision of IT services. Manage the

provision of IT maintenance services. Manage district back-ups monthly.

Manage provision of desk top support. Manage Office Service. Manage

opening, closing and archiving of files. Manage proper maintenance of records

according to National Minimum Information Requirements (NMIR). Manage

movement of files. Manage records/ documents. Manage operations of

Registry services. Manage Allocated Resources. Maintain high standard of

performance within teams to produce excellent work within stipulated

timeframes for achievement of set objectives. Resolve problems of motivation

and control. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions, signing of

workplan agreements and assessment of employees. Ensure management,

procurement, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Participate in strategic

planning sessions to develop district operational plans and ensure accurate

implementation and reporting thereof. Provide support on audit findings and

risks within the unit.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. L. Magqaza at 069 007 4868/ MS. L. Magama at 064 754 8464

e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

NOTE : Preference will be given to African Male with Disability.

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, B Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Public Administration / Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology with three years’ relevant experience in Corporate Services at an Assistant Director Level. A valid driver’s licence. Introduction to PERSAL Certificate is compulsory. Knowledge and Skills: In-depth knowledge and understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service. In-depth knowledge and understanding of all Acts and Regulating that governs the HRM discipline. Knowledge, understanding and application of legislative framework, policies and prescripts that govern the Recruitment and Selection process in the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of Archives and Records Management Act etc. Knowledge of PERSAL System. Knowledge of Financial regulations and instructions and application of financial procedures. Applied Strategic Thinking, Research Skills, Applying Technology, 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, Computer Literate, Good Communication Skills (verbal and written). Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership, Communication, Client orientation and Customer Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Financial Management, Programmes and Project Management, Results / Quality Management, Decision Making, Knowledge Management, Change Management.

Duties

Manage Recruitment, selection and placement of employees, Manage and coordinate recruitment, selection, placement and HR Planning. Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Employment Equity committee. Manage compliance with recruitment process. Manage district establishment. Manage Conditions of Services and implementation of employee benefits. Manage leave administration and PILIR. Manage payment of benefits. Manage HR Registry services. Facilitate implementation of COIDA. Manage Human Resource Development. Manage coordination of training and development. Manage coordination of skills audit and workplace skills plan. Manage coordination and implementation of PMDS and development. Manage implementation of Internship and learnership programme. Manage coordination of Training Committee activities. Manage Employee Health and Wellness. Manage HIV/AIDS and TB in the workplace. Monitor Health and Productivity Management. Manage SHERQ services. Manage Wellness programme. Manage Employment Relations. Advise on labour relations matters. Improve quality of consultations between HR and management. Manage resolutions and outcomes of grievance matters. Manage coordination of discipline and outcomes. Facilitate and coordinate sitting of Regional Labour Forums. Facilitate and implement outcomes of dispute and disciplinary matters. Manage Network and IT Infrastructure. Manage provision of IT services. Manage the provision of IT maintenance services. Manage district back-ups monthly. Manage provision of desk top support. Manage Office Service. Manage opening, closing and archiving of files. Manage proper maintenance of records according to National Minimum Information Requirements (NMIR). Manage movement of files. Manage records/ documents. Manage operations of Registry services. Manage Allocated Resources. Maintain high standard of performance within teams to produce excellent work within stipulated timeframes for achievement of set objectives. Resolve problems of motivation and control. Ensure timeously development of job descriptions, signing of workplan agreements and assessment of employees. Ensure management, procurement, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. Participate in strategic planning sessions to develop district operational plans and ensure accurate implementation and reporting thereof. Provide support on audit findings and risks within the unit.