DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these posts. The candidature of applicants from designated groups, especially in respect of people with disabilities, will receive preference.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 23/87:
Director: HRD Strategy and Governance
Ref No: DPSA 11/2025
SALARY: R1 216 824 per annum (Level 14), an all-inclusive remuneration package.
The package includes:
- Basic salary (70% of total remuneration)
- State contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary)
- A flexible portion which may be structured according to personal needs within the relevant framework.
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Senior Certificate
- An appropriate B-Degree in:
- Human Resource Development /
- Human Resource Management /
- Public Administration / Management or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7
- A minimum of:
- 5 years’ experience at a middle or senior management level
- 8 years’ appropriate experience in the Human Resource field
Knowledge and Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of:
- The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
- Public Service legislative and policy framework
- Government legislative framework
- National Development Plan and Key Strategic Priorities
- Human Resource Development and Leadership Development prescripts
- Human Resource Development theory and practice
- Skills in:
- Stakeholder management and coordination
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- Negotiation and analytical thinking
- Batho Pele principles
- Diversity management
- Communication and information management
- Interpersonal relations
- Facilitation, negotiation, presentation, and report writing
- Computer literacy
- Conflict management
- Project and programme management
DUTIES:
- Manage and undertake the development of prescripts, norms, standards, directives, circulars, frameworks, and guidelines for human resources development, and provide implementation support to departments.
- Provide technical advice and support the implementation of capacity building.
- Coordinate and contribute to the development of training programmes with relevant training institutions.
- Manage monitoring and evaluation of compliance and impact assessments of HRD prescripts.
- Oversee the operations, systems, and processes of the Directorate.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms. Rhulani Makhubela
Tel: (012) 336 1108
APPLICATIONS:
Applications quoting the reference number must be addressed to Mr. Thabang Ntsiko. Applications must be posted to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Private Bag X916, Pretoria, 0001, or delivered to 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083, or emailed to: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 21 July 2025
NOTE:
Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of:
- A fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form, which can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.
From 1 January 2021, applications received using the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered. - A recent comprehensive CV with contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be provided).
- Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents at this stage. Only the Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae are required.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents.
- All non-South African citizens must submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the interview date.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to:
- A technical exercise
- A generic managerial competency assessment
- Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial records, qualification verification, and consent to access social media accounts (if required).
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment.
- Complete a financial disclosure form within 1 month of appointment and annually thereafter.
The Department reserves the right not to fill the post(s).
NOTE: Prior to appointment, a candidate will be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services, endorsed by DPSA. This online course is offered by the National School of Government (NSG).
The course is available at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/