Deputy Director: Performance Management And Development
Gauteng Department Of E-Government
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- R932 292 per year
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This role is for a Deputy Director: Performance Management And Development within the Gauteng Department Of E-Government, specifically in the Corporate Management branch, under Human and Physical Resource Management. The position is based in Johannesburg and offers an all-inclusive salary of R932 292 per annum at Level 11. The role involves overseeing and implementing performance management and development systems and strategies within the department. What you will do The Deputy Director will be responsible for: * Managing and monitoring the implementation of Performance Management Development System (PMDS) and skills development legislation, policies, strategies, and plans. This includes developing HRD policies, conducting training needs assessments, designing competency frameworks, performing skills audits, and creating strategic succession plans. * Managing the training and development process and programmes, including implementing compulsory and mandatory training, designing feedback systems, providing career pathing initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, conducting ROI analysis, and coordinating Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Improved Qualification (RIQ) programmes. * Managing the implementation of learnership and internship programmes, which involves identifying needs, securing placement opportunities and mentors, facilitating graduate placement, overseeing administration and accredited providers, coordinating mentoring, and monitoring/evaluating programme impact. * Managing and monitoring the implementation of performance management systems for all employees, including administering contracting and assessment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, monitoring compliance and reporting, encouraging performance reviews, and overseeing implementation on the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (SAP Module). * Planning, managing, and administering internal and external Bursaries, involving needs analysis, advising committees, facilitating advertising, coordinating administration, liaising with institutions, monitoring progress, ensuring payment reconciliation and debt recovery, and reporting to the Bursary Programme Committee. * Managing resources, including general supervision of employees, allocating duties, performing quality control, providing advice and leadership, managing leave, performance, conduct, and discipline, ensuring staff training and development, managing physical resource utilization, and reviewing/signing off job profiles. Requirements (from the original advert) * **Qualification:** Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development/Industrial Psychology/Social Science at NQF level 7. * **Experience:** 3 years’ experience at first/middle (Assistant Director) level management in a Performance Management/Human Resource Development environment. * **Other:** Driver’s License. * **Knowledge required:** General GPG business, Government regulations, policies and procedures, General government sector and organisational structure, Knowledge of SLAs, Employment of Equity Act, Training and Development program, Job Access Strategy, Performance management, Skills Act, Customer Management, Innovative Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving. * **Skills required:** Communication skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal Relations skills, Statistical and report writing skills, Numeracy skills, Administrative skills, Appropriate application skills, Research and development skills, Planning, Organisation, and Change management. * **Attributes required:** Be able to work under pressure, Innovation, Teamwork and collaboration, Excellence, Decisiveness, Enable Diversity awareness, Inspire innovation within the organization. Who should apply Candidates with an NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, or Social Science, and at least three years of experience at an Assistant Director level in Performance Management or Human Resource Development environments are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of government regulations, performance management systems, skills development, and related HR legislation. They should demonstrate strong communication, computer, interpersonal, analytical, planning, and organisational skills, along with attributes such as decisiveness, innovation, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-e-government-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-41-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-035061 Source: govpage
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