• Reference Number : refs/049744
  • Directorate : HUMAN RESOURCE
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 1 317 384 Per Annum
  • Enquiries : T Mbhense (011 355 7703)

Requirements :

  • A degree/ (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Excellent knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), white paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Systems. Nyukela SMS certificate for entry into Senior Management Service from the National School of Government submitted prior to appointment. Code B driver’s licence. Human Resource Management in the Public Service will be an added advantage. Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical and problem solving, sound project and financial management, strategic capability and leadership, excellent planning and organizing, good negotiation and conflict management, excellent managerial and change management and computer literacy skills.

Duties :

  • Manage the effective implementation of Human Resource Management, including Human Resource Development, Human Resource Administration, Labour Relations, Organisational Development and Recruitment. Oversee the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations. Strategically manage special programmes, including Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP). Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the Directorate. Oversee and provide support to the designated operational and delegated management responsibilities of the HRM Directorate. Ensure the realisation of performance outcomes and MPAT. Optimise the achievement of service delivery and unqualified clean audit opinion. Serve as member of the Senior Management Team.

Notes :

  • Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. 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. Please forward applications, quoting the relevant reference number to The Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street, Thusanong Building, Johannesburg for Attention- T Mbhense (011 355 7703)or posted to- Private Bag X35, Johannesburg, 2000. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s). NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : HEAD OFFICE

Closing Date : 22-06-2026



Please Notes :

  • Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.