**Overview**
This is an explanation of a permanent Assistant Director: Human Resource Management And Development role at the Central Office of the Department Of Higher Education And Training (DHET), with a reference number of TNC/CO/26-10/1. The position offers a salary of R487,197 per annum (Level 09).
**What you will do**
Key responsibilities include:
* **Provide Human Resource Management and Administration services:**
* Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc).
* Manage and plan recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation (advert, shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications) within stipulated timelines.
* Manage HR Personnel records.
* Provide secretariat functions at the college implementation committee (CIC).
* Chair college PILIR committee to ensure incapacity matters are dealt with timeously.
* **Provide Human Resource Development services:**
* Manage Bursaries administration process.
* Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
* Conduct Induction and orientation programmes.
* Coordinate and facilitate Training interventions.
* Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
* Administer Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS).
* **Coordinate and facilitate Organisational Development services:**
* Coordinate the design, review and implementation of the college organisational structure.
* Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions.
* Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office.
* Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering.
* Facilitate change management and organisational transformation services.
* **Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services:**
* Assess EE profile of the college and ensure that targets are met.
* Represent the college in the DHET and Regional EE forums.
* Ensure that EE targets and milestones are tracked and reported.
* Represent the college at the regional corporate forum and deal with fundamental HR matters.
* Plan, prepare and present key HR metrics and developments at the HRRC.
* Uphold HR governance and ensure HR risks are mitigated.
* **Provide Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services:**
* Implement wellness programmes and service for the college.
* Coordinate and manage HIV, AIDS, STI and TB services.
* Coordinate and manage health productivity programmes.
* Implement health and safety working environment programmes.
* Promote sport activities to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyle.
* **Management of all resources of the unit:**
* Allocate duties and conduct quality control of the work delivered by supervisees.
* Advice and lead supervisees about all aspects of the work.
* Manage leave of staff.
* Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
* Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
* Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
* Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* An undergraduate qualification of three (3) years (National Diploma NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Development / Public Administration/Public Management as recognised by SAQA.
* PERSAL certificates will be an added advantage.
* 3-5 years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management environment/ related field.
* Public Services legislations and policies related to Human Resource Management.
* Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector.
* PERSAL and Job Evaluation.
* Computer literacy.
* Valid driver’s license.
**Who should apply**
Suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated, and self–driven candidates are invited to apply. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Employment Equity (EE) targets for this position include African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female, and Indian female.
**Deadline**
16 November 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-higher-education-and-training-dhet-vacancies-from-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-tnc-co-26-10-1
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Job description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: TNC/CO/26-10/1
Nature of Appointment: Permanent
SALARY
: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE
: Central Office
REQUIREMENTS
: An undergraduate qualification of three (3) years (National Diploma NQF Level 6) in Human Resource Management / Development / Public Administration/Public Management as recognised by SAQA. PERSAL certificates will be an added advantage. 3-5 years supervisory experience in Human Resource Management environment/ related field. Public Services legislations and policies related to Human Resource Management. Knowledge and understanding of the TVET/ CET Administration. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher Education sector. PERSAL and Job Evaluation. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES
Provide Human Resource Management and Administration services: Render conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on duty, Long service recognition, overtime, relocation, pensions, transfers, allowances etc). Manage and plan the recruitment and selection processes as per departmental delegation (advert, shortlisting, interviews, security vetting, competency test, reference check, verification of qualifications) are coordinated within the stipulated timelines. Management of HR Personnel records. Provide secretariat functions at the college implementation committee (CIC). Chair college PILIR committee to ensure that incapacity matters are dealt with timeously. Provide Human Resource Development services: Manage Bursaries administration process. Render Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Conduct Induction and orientation programmes. Coordinate and facilitate the Training interventions. Develop and implement Workplace Skills Plan (WSP). Administration of Performance Management and Development Systems (PMDS) and Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS). Coordinate and facilitate Organisational Development services: Coordinate the design, review and implementation of the college organisational structure. Facilitate the development of Job Descriptions. Coordinate the Job Evaluation of posts/jobs and submit to Head Office. Conduct work-study and business process re-engineering. Facilitate change management and organisational transformation services. Coordinate and facilitate Human Resource Planning (HRP) and Employment Equity (EE) services: Assess EE profile of the college and ensure that targets are met. Represent the college in the DHET and Regional EE forums. Ensure that EE targets and milestones are tracked and reported. Represent the college at the regional corporate forum and deal with fundamental HR matters. HRRC: Plan, prepare and present key HR metrics and developments at the HRRC. Uphold HR governance and ensure HR risks are mitigated. Provide Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) services: Implement wellness programmes and service for the college. Coordinate and manage HIV, AIDS, STI and TB services. Coordinate and manage health productivity programmes. Implement health and safety working environment programmes. Promotion of sport activities to encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyle. Management of all resources of the unit: Allocate duties and do quality control of the work delivered by supervisees. Advice and lead supervisees about all aspects of the work. Manage leave of staff. Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees. Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. Develop, implement, and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning. Address enquiries and provide advice and guidance on asset allocation and control.
ENQUIRIES
: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Ms RN Selepe Tel No: (012) 401 1955 / Ms JM Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 401 1940.
APPLICATIONS
: Email to
asdhrmd@tnc.edu.za
NOTE
: Tshwane North TVET College would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self–driven candidates to apply for their vacant positions. Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Applications received after the closing date will Not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process: criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, and qualifications. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The College/DHET reserves the right not to make appointments. People with disability are encouraged to apply. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Note: EE Target African male, African female, White male, White female, Coloured Male, Coloured female and Indian female.
CLOSING DATE
: 16 November 2026
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