Assistant Director: Human Resource Development at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development/Training and Development qualification at NQF level 6. Five (5) years’ experience in human resource management/human resource development (focusing on human resource development, performance management systems (PMDS), skills development, Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), training programmes). Persal Introduction Certificate and two (2) Persal Public Administration one (1) and (2) two Certificates. The disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s licence. 

Duties

• Implementation of performance management systems: coordinate the performance management development system (PMDS) awareness and education workshops; coordinate the development of performance agreements; liaise with line on PMDS compliance; draft/compile PMDS status reports; coordinate PMDS reviews for non-SMS employees. Implementation of human resources development (HRD) strategy: coordinate skills development committees, coordinate inputs for review of HRD strategy, implement HRD strategy, and monitor HRD strategy outcomes.
• Implementation of Workplace Skills Plans (WSP): liaise with Skills Development Committees for work skills plan inputs, development of Work Skills Development (WSD), implementation of Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) awareness workshops, and preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual WSP/training reports. Implementation of training programmes for the department: presentation of induction/orientation sessions, facilitation of Adult Basic Education and Training programmes, conducting training sessions, and administration of the departmental bursary scheme. Management of Human Resources: plan, lead and coordinate the activities of the unit; manage the performance and development of employees, allocating tasks and monitoring progress; ensure compliance with HR prescripts, delegations and regulatory frameworks; facilitate communication and coordination within the unit and with other branches; manage the unit’s operational plans, budget and resources. Covers certain remote areas across the country.