Deputy Director:Recruitment Operations at Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

REQUIREMENTS :

• A qualification at NQF level 7 in Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification. 3-5 years of management experience in a Human Resource Management environment.

DUTIES :

• Recruitment Policy & Strategy Development: Develop and implement recruitment policies, SOPs, and internal controls aligned to Public Service Regulations. Provide policy interpretation and advisory services to management and selection committees. Review recruitment processes to improve turnaround times and ensure audit readiness.
• Recruitment Operations: Management (Recruitment, Selection & On-boarding). Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition to placement and oversee quality assurance of recruitment documentation. Manage advertising processes and coordination of shortlisting, panels, and interview processes. Monitor time-to-fill, onboarding/placement processes, and ensure adherence to Employment Equity targets.
• Stakeholder Management: Provide advisory support to Branch Heads and senior management and liaise with DPSA, PSC, and oversight bodies as required. Manage disputes and procedural challenges related to recruitment and communicate processes/outcomes to stakeholders.
• Recruitment Systems, Reporting & Compliance: Manage e-Recruitment and related HR information systems and ensure the integrity and audit readiness of recruitment records. Develop dashboards, management reports, and analyse recruitment trends to provide strategic insights. Implement system improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Service Provider & Procurement Management: Manage procurement processes for recruitment services in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations and develop specifications for bids/quotations. Manage contracts, SLAs, and performance of service providers and verify deliverables and invoices. Monitor expenditure to prevent irregular or fruitless expenditure.
• Sub-directorate Management: Manage staff performance, development, and workload allocation; provide inputs into strategic and operational plans. Monitor budget and expenditure of the sub-directorate and implement risk management and quality assurance controls. Build recruitment capability and capacity within the Department.