Director: People Development at The Department of Home Affairs

What we do

The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Director: People Development

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Pretoria
  • Job Field Human Resources / HR 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Human Resources and Development, Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development, Industrial Psychology, Education and Training, Public Administration / Public Management at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA.
  • 5 Years’ experience at a middle / senior management level in learning and development environment. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, The Skills Development Act, The Skills Development Levy Act and The South African Qualification Authority Framework.
  • Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures.
  • Knowledge of the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) and Government Planning Framework. Excellent abilities and experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems. A valid drivers’ license. 

  DUTIES :

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Develop and monitor implementation of the DHA Human Resource Development Strategy and Workplace Skills Plan in line with the HRD Strategic Framework (HRDSF).
  • Lead efforts in developing talents, building leadership capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous professional development in line with the National Framework towards the Professionalization of the Public Sector. Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of strategies that grow employee and leadership capability to achieve organisational effectiveness.
  • Lead the Implementation and optimisation of performance management and development process and tools. Foster partnering with line managers as well as external stakeholders, (e.g. SAQA, relevant SETAs, Institutions of Higher Learning) to identify skills and learning needs as well as talent gaps, in line with the Skills Development Framework. Manage all youth development programmes (learnerships, cadets, internship programs). Manage the development of talent, retention and career paths strategies in the Department.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of strategic objectives and innovations aligned to the digital transformation strategy to enhance service delivery within the Directorate. Coordinate and monitor delivery of the Directorate’s operational plan against agreed timeframes and objectives.
  • Implement governance processes, frameworks and procedures, and ensure compliance with all audit requirements and government prescripts. Analyse trends and develop and submit relevant reports as required. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Directorate. 

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on erecruitment.dha.gov.za to apply

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