Deputy Director: Human Resources Management

About the role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is hiring a Deputy Director: Human Resources Management, based in Bloemfontein Regional Office. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: for the position of Deputy Director: Human Resources Management must be emailed to: RecruitBLOEM26-32@dpw.gov.za Reference number to quote: 2026/351 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Human Resource support services and the implementation of all the Human Resource policies, procedures and relevant prescripts.
• Manage the effective implementation of recruitment and selection policy and procedures.
• Manage the effective implementation of Performance Management Policy.
• Manage the coordination of Human Resource Development interventions and the implementation of Human Resource Development Policies and Programs.
• Manage the administration of service benefits and leave of staff in the province.
• Manage the implementation of sound labour relations and matters of mutual interest.
• Advise line managers and employees on all HRM related matters.
• Manage subordinates.
• Plan and allocate work accordingly.

Requirements

• At least three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Training and Development, Public Management, Public Administration, Management Services, Labour Relations or related.
• A relevant functional experience in the Human Resources Management at a Junior managerial level (Assistant Director equivalent).
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge:
• Human Resource Management Policies
• Human Resources Systems and Procedures
• Performance Management
• Project Management
• Public Service Act, Regulations and Resolutions
• Recruitment and Selection Strategies
• Code of Remuneration
• All Labour Legislations
• Code of good conduct in the Public Service
• Departmental Policies and Procedures
• Batho Pele principles
• Human Resource Management Practices and Systems
• Skills:
• Management
• Interpersonal
• Communication (Verbal and Written)
• Computer literacy
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Report writing
• People Management
• Problem solving
• Decision making skills
• Working knowledge and experience of PERSAL