Deputy Director: Human Resources Policy (REF NO: 3/3/1/82/2026) at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

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 HR Policies developed, reviewed, aligned, facilitated and implemented 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 HR Delegations regarding PSA and PSR developed/ reviewed and implemented in 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.
• 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). HR Policies advocated to ensuring 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 ICM with details of the session. Render/ assist/deal/advise on issues/matters and cases. HR Delegations advocated to ensure consistent implementation and application throughout the Department.
• Issue/ distribute approved/ amended delegations. Arrange information sessions to advocate relevant delegations (via Teams, Zoom or venue). Prepare/ compile presentation on matter. Issue/ distribute ICM with details of the session. Render/ assist/ deal/ advise on issues/ matters and cases.
• Manage and deal with HR related administrative functions/ activities/ tasks/ requests/ instructions as requested/ instructed by Management. Render/ assist/ deal/ advise on issues/ matters and cases as and when required. Analyse/ do research and obtain relevant prescripts. Consult relevant role players (Labour, legal, relevant Component). Compile response/ memorandum for consideration/ approval. Communicate approval/ advise/ outcome of decision.