Assistant Director: Human Resource Management and Development REF NO: TNC/CO/26-10/1

Department of Higher Education and Training · Gauteng

Posted 3 November 2026

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SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Central Office

REQUIREMENTS

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

DUTIES

  • 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 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.
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