Deputy Director: Appointments and Compensation, Ref No. DOTP 40/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a skilled and dedicated individual to contribute professional expertise within a dynamic environment. We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced manager who thrives in handling high volumes of work with a robust project management approach.
• The ideal candidate will excel in managing various types of appointments, including permanent, temporary, and contractual positions, while also demonstrating proficiency in transfers, service benefits, auditing, and payroll administration, including over and under payments. With a deep understanding of transactional HR environments, the successful candidate must be customer-focused, service delivery-oriented, and adept at working under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/ Public Management or related qualification;
• A minimum of 3-years middle management experience in a human resource management environment.

Recommendation    

• Extensive working experience in a transactional HR environment, demonstrating a proven ability to manage large volumes effectively; substantial expertise in handling diverse aspects such as appointments, service benefits, auditing, and payroll administration; excel in managing high volumes of data, transactions, and responsibilities within tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas    

Manage staff who perform the following functions:

• The appointment of nominated candidates on PERSAL;
• The appointment of contract employees, including contract extentions, developmental programme appointments (e.g. interships);
• Promotions, transfers within or into the WCG, secondments and acting appointments; Post upgrades, acting appointments and salary matters such as over or under payments; Render compensation management services;
• Perform managerial tasks with regard to the Sub-directorate which will entail: Participation in the recruitment and selection of staff; Motivate, train and guide staff; Manages the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff; Monitor information capacity building;
• Promote sound labour relations; Maintenance discipline; Perform budgetary tasks;
• Give strategic direction to and manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the component.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following:

• National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act.

Skills in the following:

• People Management ; Excellent communication (verbal and written); Ability to cope with repetitive tasks in a highly regulated environment; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy;
• Ability to do complex calculations;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Monitoring, evaluation and reporting, problem solving abilities and  strong analytical skills, strong organising and multitasking skills, attention to detail and accuracy, project management skills, proficiency in Excel and presentation software, ability to interpret HR metrics and data to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.