Assistant Director: Service Conditions

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director: Service Conditions within the Kwazulu-Natal Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development. The position, referenced as NSC10/2026, offers a salary of R487,197 per annum at Level 09 and is based at the North Service Centre in Richards Bay. **What you will do** The key responsibilities for this role include: * Managing the administration of pension benefits services and the process of employee exits. * Managing the administration of injuries on duty. * Managing the administration of service conditions’ allowances. * Providing advice and inputs into policy development, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). * Managing the resources of the component. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 06 qualification in Human Resources Management / Public Administration / a relevant qualification. * A valid driver’s licence. * 3 years’ supervisory experience in Human Resources Administration. * **Knowledge:** * RSA Constitution * Public Service Act * Public Administration Management Act * Public Service Regulations * Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization * PFMA * EPMDS * Basic Conditions of Employment Act * Labour Relations Act * Relevant departmental, provincial and national HR Policies and Procedures * Relevant DPSA directives * Relevant bargaining council resolutions * PERSAL functions and procedures * GEPF prescripts * **Skills:** * Communication * Interpersonal relations * Computer * Supervisory * Report writing * Problem solving * Conflict management * Time management * Presentation * Planning and organising * Project management * Policy analysis and interpretation * Analytical thinking * Decision making * Self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. **Who should apply** Candidates possessing an NQF Level 06 qualification in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or a relevant field, coupled with at least three years of supervisory experience in Human Resources Administration, should consider applying. The ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s licence and a comprehensive understanding of public sector legislation, HR policies, and relevant financial and employment acts. They should demonstrate strong analytical, management, and interpersonal skills, be capable of working independently under pressure, and be adept at policy interpretation and resource management within an HR service conditions context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-agriculture-and-rural-development-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-nsc10-2026 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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