Deputy Director: Human Resources Management REF NO: 2026/351

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**Overview** This outlines the role of Deputy Director: Human Resources Management (Ref No: 2026/351) at the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. The position is responsible for managing Human Resources support services, implementing HR policies and procedures, overseeing staff development, managing service benefits, labour relations, and providing HR advice within the province. **What you will do** * Manage the Human Resource support services and the implementation of all the Human Resource policies, procedures and relevant prescripts. * Manage the effective implementation of recruitment and selection policy and procedures. * Manage the effective implementation of Performance Management Policy. * Manage the coordination of Human Resource Development interventions and the implementation of Human Resource Development Policies and Programs. * Manage the administration of service benefits and leave of staff in the province. * Manage the implementation of sound labour relations and matters of mutual interest. * Advise line managers and employees on all HRM related matters. * Manage subordinates. * Plan and allocate work accordingly. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification NQF Level 06 / National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Training and Development, Public Management, Public Administration, Management Services, Labour Relations or related. * A relevant functional experience in the Human Resources Management at a Junior managerial level Assistant Director equivalent. * Valid driver’s licence. * **Knowledge:** Human Resource Management Policies, Human Resources Systems and Procedures, Performance Management, Project Management, Public Service Act, Regulations and Resolutions, Recruitment and Selection Strategies, Code of Remuneration, All Labour Legislations, Code of good conduct in the Public Service, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele principles, Human Resource Management Practices and Systems. * **Skills:** Management, Interpersonal, Communication Verbal and Written, Computer literacy, Negotiation, Presentation, Report writing, People Management, Problem solving, Decision making skills, Working knowledge and experience of PERSAL. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate should hold a relevant three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06 or National Diploma) in an HR-related field and possess functional Human Resources Management experience at a junior managerial level (Assistant Director equivalent). Applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and a comprehensive understanding of HR policies, systems, public service acts, labour legislation, and departmental procedures. Strong management, communication, computer literacy, negotiation, presentation, report writing, people management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required, along with working knowledge of PERSAL. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-human-resources-management-ref-no-2026-351-department-of-public-works-dpw Source: myjobmag

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