Chief Director: Human Resource Management & Development at Department of Higher Education and Training

REF NO: DHET 06/09/2025

R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive remuneration package)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in the field of Human Resource/ Industrial Psychology/Management services/Operations management/Labour Relations/ Social Sciences or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level and 10 years management experience within Human Resource environment.
• In-depth knowledge and working experience in the alignment of HR strategy to the business strategy.
• Management experience in leading change management interventions at various levels of an organization.
• Training as a Job Evaluation Analyst or Job Evaluation Panelist will be an added advantage.
• Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme Knowledge of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills Development Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Human Resource Development Strategy, Public Finance Management Act, PSCBC Resolutions, Government financial systems and processes,
• Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of government`s planning and delivery cycle. Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Care, Excellent Communication Skills and ability to communicate to the audience in a tactful and influential manner.
• Ability to collaborate and enhance stakeholder relations. Ethical leadership and Integrity.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the development of a Human Resources Strategy and ensure alignment with Departmental strategic objectives.
• Oversee Human Resources Administration and System Control Services.
• Oversee development and implementation of Talent Management Strategy aligned with HR best Practices. Champion Organizational Development, Design processes, Change Management Interventions processes and facilitate implementation of Job Evaluation. Facilitate development and implementation of Human Resources Policy Development.
• Oversee Employee Health and Wellness programmes, Employment Equity and Affirmative Interventions.
• Oversee Grievances, Disputes and Misconduct resolution processes and enhance Departmental Collective Bargaining processes.

CLOSING DATE : 22 September 2025