Deputy Director Hrm: Monitoring & Evaluation (Level 11)

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director Hrm: Monitoring & Evaluation (Level 11), based in UGU HEALTH DISTRICT OFFICE. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications should be forwarded to: (Applications can also be e-mailed to: ) The District Director UGU Health District Office Private Bag X735 Port Shepstone 4240 Reference number to quote: UGUDO07/2026 Closing date: 27 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

•  Ensure and facilitate the consolidation of an integrated HR Plan for the District and monitor and evaluate the performance of Institutions to accomplish the identified human resource management indicators, provide early warning and develop innovative solutions to overcome identified problem areas.  Oversee and manage processes for the alignment of organizational and post establishment structures within the District in line with emerging service delivery demands as well as the imperatives set by the Annual Performance Plan of the District, the Service Transformation Plan of the Department, budget allocations as well as standards and workload statistics.  Oversee the effective implementation of Human Resources management policy imperatives in Institutions and ensure consistency in the application thereof.  Ensure a well-coordinated and integrated approach to develop sound labour relations and within the District promote staff wellbeing, safety, employee performance management and develop system (EPMDS)  Manage the utilization of resources allocated to the section inclusive of the development of staff.  Provide District HR compliance and support services

Requirements

•  Senior Certificate  3 year Bachelor Degree / National Diploma in HR Management / Human Sciences / Public Management or Administration  A minimum of 3 years’ Managerial Experience in Human Resource Management  Persal certificate  Proof of computer literacy: MS Office Software Applications  Valid code EB driver’s license (code 8)
•  Project management and strategic planning  An understanding of the “push” factors affecting human resource supply and demand within the health sector  Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters so as to comply with time frames  Broad knowledge of HR practices and disciplines  Excellent management, facilitation, communication and interpretation skills  Expert knowledge legislative and policy framework informing the area of operation  Ability to capture and communicate the essence of recommendation in a concise and clear corporate language  Ability to prioritize issues and after work related matters in order to comply with tight deadlines  A clear understanding of challenges facing the Public Sector