Chief Director: Human Capital Management

Department Of Social Development

Location
Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary (as advertised)
R1 554 696 per year
Closing date

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In brief

Overview This is an explanation of the role of Chief Director: Human Capital Management (Ref No: V1/A/2026) within the Sector Corporate Services Branch of the Department of Social Development. The position is based at the HSRC Building in Pretoria and offers an inclusive remuneration package of R1 554 696 per annum, comprising a basic salary, the state's contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund, and a flexible portion. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and sign an employment contract. What you will do * Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource management services. * Manage and coordinate the provision of employee relations and wellness services. * Manage and facilitate the provision of training, development and performance management services. * Manage and facilitate the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, norms and standards in relation to Social Service Professionals. * Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and disability throughout the organisation. * Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts. Requirements (from the original advert) * A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration. * Five (5) years’ experience in senior management level. * **Knowledge and understanding of:** * Relevant Public Service Act and Regulation. * SETA’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development. * Performance management frameworks and best practice. * Employment Equity Act and Labour Relations Act. * Treasury Regulation and PFMA. * Dispute resolution, collective bargaining and CCMA process. * EHWP. * White Paper on Social Welfare. * Relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP. * National Gender Policy and Framework. * **Competencies needed:** * Strategic capability and leadership skills. * Policy analysis and development skills. * Budget planning and monitoring skills. * Service delivery innovation skills. * Programme and project management skills. * Financial management skills. * Information and knowledge management skills. * Communication (verbal and written) skills. * Problem solving and change management skills. * People Management and empowerment skills. * Client orientation and customer focus skills. * Stakeholder management skills. * Presentation and facilitation skills. * Risk management skills. * Conflict management skills. * Monitoring and evaluation skills. * Quality Management skills. * **Attributes:** * Good interpersonal relations. * Ability to work under pressure. * Innovation and creativity. * Ability to work in a team and independently. * Adaptability. * Emotional intelligence. * Independent thinker. * Cost consciousness. * Honesty and integrity. * Assertiveness. Who should apply In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-social-development-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-v1-a-2026 Source: govpage

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    CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: V1/A/2026 Branch: Sector Corporate Services SALARY : R1 554 696 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and to sign an employment contract. CENTRE : HSRC Building, Pretoria REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration Plus five (5) years’ experience in senior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of SETA’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development. Knowledge and understanding of performance management frameworks and best practice. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act and Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution, collective bargaining and CCMA process. Knowledge and understanding of EHWP. Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Social Welfare. Knowledge of relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP. Understanding of National Gender Policy and Framework. Competencies needed: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Policy analysis and development skills. Budget planning and monitoring skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Information and knowledge management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Problem solving and change management skills. People Management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Risk management skills. Conflict management skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Quality Management skills. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Assertiveness. DUTIES : Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource management services. Manage and coordinate the provision of employee relations and wellness services. Manage and facilitate the provision of training, development and performance management services. Manage and facilitate the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, norms and standards in relation to Social Service Professionals. Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and disability throughout the organisation. Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts. ENQUIRIES : Mr XA Brukwe Tel No: (012) 312-7665/7866 NOTE : In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White males; African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Note: In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS

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