Deputy Director: Skills Development

In brief

**Overview** This explanation outlines a Deputy Director role (reference CMS-CT15/2026) within the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, located in Cape Town. The position offers an all-inclusive annual salary package of R932,292. Although the official title stated in the original advert is "DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CABINET AND CLUSTER COORDINATION", the described duties and requirements for this role are entirely focused on Human Resource Management, particularly in skills development, internship, and bursary programme management. **What you will do** The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties primarily focused on human resource development and skills management, including: * Managing skills development planning and interventions. * Developing and facilitating the skills planning process for compiling the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). * Ensuring the implementation of the WSP and ad hoc training programmes/interventions reports. * Managing the empowerment of youth through internship programmes. * Supporting branches with the identification of scarce and critical skills for the implementation of the intern programme. * Managing and monitoring existing internship programmes. * Ensuring coordination of interns and mentors training within the Department. * Managing the Departmental bursaries programme. * Managing the payment of the departmental bursary scheme. * Managing the orientation and compulsory induction programme. * Facilitating SMS attendance to Personal Mastery Training and SMS induction. **Requirements (from the original advert)** The original advert specified the following requirements: * National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resource Development/Management or a relevant qualification within the related field as recognised by SAQA. * 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management or a relevant field, of which three (3) years should be at an entry/junior managerial level (Assistant Director level or equivalent). * Knowledge of Administrative procedures. * Knowledge of the Skills Development Act, Skills Levies Act, Employment Equity Act, SAQA Act. * Knowledge of Project Management. * Knowledge of HR Practices & EDM Personnel Management. * Knowledge of Financial management. * Knowledge of Public Relations. * Knowledge of Monitoring and Control. * Knowledge of Contract Management. * Leadership and Management skills. * Coordination skills. * Organisational and planning skills. * Communication skills (written and verbal). * Programme and Project Management skills. * Listening skills. * Writing skills. * Decision-making skills. * Report writing skills. * Organisational skills. * Ability to interpret regulation and develop appropriate policy. * Ability to work long hours voluntarily. * Proven leadership skills. * Conflict management and resolution skills. * Ability to work under extreme pressure. * Ability to work independently and in a team. * Ability to monitor, evaluate and compile skills development interventions reports. * Supervisory experience. * Driver’s license. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Human Resource professional holding a National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resource Development/Management or a closely related field, with a minimum of five years' HR experience, including three years at a junior managerial level. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of HR practices, relevant legislative frameworks (such as the Skills Development Act and Employment Equity Act), and strong project management capabilities. Essential soft skills include proven leadership, effective communication (both written and verbal), strong organisational and planning abilities, decision-making, and the capacity to manage conflict. The ability to work under pressure, independently, and as part of a team is crucial. Candidates must also have supervisory experience and a driver's license. The role demands an individual capable of managing and overseeing departmental skills development, internship, and bursary initiatives. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-vacancies-dpsa-circular-35-of-2026#spani-ref-cms-ct15-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Project management

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