Deputy Director: HR Policy REF NO: 3/3/1/94/2026 at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

(This is a re-advertisement; candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply) 

Directorate: Human Resource Administration 

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS). 

CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in HR Policy environment.
• Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Human Resource Policies. Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts.
• Job related skills: Communication skills (verbal and written). Strategic planning and leadership. Presentation and facilitation skills. Conceptual skills and human relations. Policy drafting (Report writing). Negotiations and consultation with relevant key stakeholders. Computer literacy skills. Problem solving skills. A valid driver’s licence. Ability to travel and work irregular hours. 

DUTIES :

• Monitor the development, review, alignment, and implementation of human resource policies in the department. Identify policies to be developed/ amended and aligned. Undertake gap analysis/ identify problems/ challenges/ research and best practices as and when required. Compile/ draft policies. Request inputs/ comment from stakeholders.
• Consider and consolidate inputs/ comment. Finalise draft policy. Consult policy at relevant forums (components, task teams, labour, DBC, management meetings). Finalise policy for consideration for approval from management (prepare memorandum/presentation). Assist and manage implementation of policy (communication). Monitor Human Resource policies to ensure consistent implementation and application in the department. Identify HR functions to be delegated in accordance with prescripts/ legislation. Compile/ draft delegations. Request inputs/ comment from relevant stakeholders.
• Consider and consolidate inputs/ comment. Consult relevant role players (Labour, legal, relevant component). Compile and finalise draft delegations (set of Delegations). Consult draft delegation at relevant forums if necessary. Finalise delegations for consideration for approval from management (prepare memorandum/ presentation). Assist and manage implementation of delegations (communication).
• Advocate Human Resource policies to ensure consistent implementation and application in the department. Issue / distribute approved policy. Arrange information sessions to advocate relevant policy (via Teams, Zoom or venue). Prepare/compile presentation on matter. Issue / distribute DOACOMMS with details of the session. Render / Assist / deal / advise on issues / matters and cases. Develop human resource plan in the department. Examine the department’s strategic plan. Benchmark with other organisations.
• Compile HR Plan and its implementation plans. Submit HR Plan and its implementation plans. Submit HR Plan to the delegated authority for approval. Submit HR Plan to DPSA by 30 June as required. Ensure the alignment of the HR plan to address the gap between the demand and supply of human resources. Conduct workforce analysis and identify gaps (qualitative and quantitative). Identify human resource priority issues to determine the gaps.
• Conduct environmental scan internally and externally to determine trends that are likely to impact on HR planning. Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Manage the review and alignment of HR plan to Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Analyse performance and forecast future expenses. Determine available budget and capacity to implement HR plan.