GovernmentOpen until filled

Director: Human Resource Management Ref No: H/O 40/2026

Department of Public Works And Roads
Head Office - Mafikeng, NationalR1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration packageFinance

About this role

POST 25/538 : DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: H/O 40/2026

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive remuneration package

CENTRE : Head Office - Mafikeng

REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s

Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/

Public Administration/ Labour Relations/ Industrial Psychology. Experience: 5

years’ experience at a middle/ senior management level in Human Resource

Management. Pre-entry SMS (Nyukela) Certificate. A Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative

framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service

Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, etc.

Sound and in-depth experience and knowledge of relevant prescripts, and

application of human resource practices and procedures. Public Financial

Management Act. Organisational Design principles. Skills: Strategic Capability

and Leadership. Project and Programme management. Financial

management. Change management. People management and empowerment.

Planning and Organising. Computer. Analytical thinking. Policy formulation.

Effective Communication (written & Verbal). Conflict management. Service

Delivery Innovation. Problem solving analysis. Client Oriented and Customer

Focus. Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense

of urgency to meet deadlines.

DUTIES : Manage and facilitate the development and implementation of Human

Resource Management policies, strategic and operational plans. Manage and

ensure the provision of human resource administration services. Manage and

facilitate human resource planning and information management systems.

Manage the provision of labour relations services. Manage and facilitate the

provision of integrated employee health and wellness programmes. Manage

the department’s organisational design and change management. Manage and

utilize resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant

directives and legislation.

ENQUIRIES : Dr NMG Mfikwe Tel No: (018) 388 2428

APPLICATIONS : E-mail to: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za

Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration/ Labour Relations/ Industrial Psychology. Experience: 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior management level in Human Resource Management. Pre-entry SMS (Nyukela) Certificate. A Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, etc. Sound and in-depth experience and knowledge of relevant prescripts, and application of human resource practices and procedures. Public Financial Management Act. Organisational Design principles. Skills: Strategic Capability and Leadership. Project and Programme management. Financial management. Change management. People management and empowerment. Planning and Organising. Computer. Analytical thinking. Policy formulation. Effective Communication (written & Verbal). Conflict management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem solving analysis. Client Oriented and Customer Focus. Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.

Duties

Manage and facilitate the development and implementation of Human Resource Management policies, strategic and operational plans. Manage and ensure the provision of human resource administration services. Manage and facilitate human resource planning and information management systems. Manage the provision of labour relations services. Manage and facilitate the provision of integrated employee health and wellness programmes. Manage the department’s organisational design and change management. Manage and utilize resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

How to apply

E-mail to: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za Please Note: On the Subject Line of your E-mail, Indicate the Correct Name of the Post and the Reference Number include the Department, also Use the correct E-mail. All Attachments for Online Submission Must Include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name and Centre, Reference number. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. NOTE: All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: All shortlisted candidates including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, 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. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short- listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT-POSTS

Applications: DPWRHORecruit1@nwpg.gov.za