Director: Human Capital Management

In brief

Overview This role is for a Director of Human Capital Management within the Chief Directorate: Corporate Management at the Gauteng Department Of Co-Operative Governance And Traditional Affairs. The position is based in Johannesburg and carries an annual all-inclusive salary package of R1,317,384. The Director will be responsible for leading strategic human capital initiatives across various functions including organisational development, talent management, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring compliance with public service prescripts. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * **Organisational Development and Change Management:** Leading organisational design, structure and post establishment management, job evaluation, job profiling, business process mapping and work-study investigations. Developing and implementing organisational change interventions, human resource plans and policies aligned with departmental priorities and available resources. * **Human Capital Planning and Talent Management:** Providing strategic leadership in workforce planning, recruitment, selection, retention, career development, succession planning and employment equity. Overseeing talent management and development programmes, including training, bursaries, learnerships, internships, mentorship, and leadership development. Directing the implementation of the departmental Human Resource Plan, Human Resource Development Strategy and Workplace Skills Plan. Overseeing remuneration, conditions of service, personnel administration, and human resource information systems. * **Performance Management and Development:** Leading the implementation and monitoring of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), including performance assessment, moderation, reporting, recognition and management of underperformance and disputes. Utilising performance information to inform talent development, accountability, and organisational effectiveness. * **Employee Relations, Health, and Wellness:** Providing strategic oversight of labour relations, grievances, disciplinary processes, collective bargaining, negotiations, and dispute resolution. Directing employee health and wellness programmes and overseeing the implementation of occupational health, safety, and environmental management initiatives. * **Strategic Leadership, Governance and Resource Management:** Providing strategic and operational leadership to the Directorate, ensuring achievement of performance targets and compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and public service prescripts. Managing the Directorate’s budget, human resources, performance, skills development, leave administration and internal controls. Overseeing audit findings, risk management and corrective actions to strengthen governance and accountability. Developing employees, managing workplace conflict, and promoting ethical conduct and a high-performance culture. Providing strategic advice to departmental leadership on organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, talent management, employee relations and human capital risks to enhance institutional capacity and service delivery. Requirements (from the original advert) * Matric plus NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Business Management or relevant qualification. * A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Middle /Senior Management level in Human Resource Management in the Public Service. * SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made. * **Competencies:** * Knowledge and understanding of legislative and Policy framework governing the Human Resource Management in the Public Service. * Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Mechanisms, Institutional processes and systems regulating the practice of Human Resources in the Public Service. * Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Strategic focus and Human Resource priorities. * Strategic Capability and Leadership. * Programme and Project Management. * Financial Management. * Change Management. * Knowledge Management. * Service Delivery Innovation (SDI). * Problem Solving and Analysis. * People Management and Empowerment. * Client Orientation and Customer Focus. * Communication. * Honesty and Integrity. * A valid driver’s licence. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced Human Capital Management professional with a minimum of 5 years at Middle/Senior Management level within the Public Service. They should possess an NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, Business Management, or a related field, along with a valid driver's license. Crucially, candidates must hold or be able to obtain the SMS Pre-entry certificate from the National School of Governance. This role requires strategic leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of public service HR legislation, policies, and systems, and proven skills in organisational development, talent management, performance management, and employee relations. The candidate should be adept at managing budgets, human resources, and ensuring governance within a directorate, while also providing strategic advice to departmental leadership. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-co-operative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057044 Source: govpage

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