Deputy Director: HR Policy

About the role

The Department of Agriculture is hiring a Deputy Director: HR Policy in Human Resource Administration, based in Gauteng Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. (This is a re-advertisement; candidates who previously applied are encouraged to re-apply) Directorate: Human Resource Administration How to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email DDHRPrecruit94@nda.gov.za Reference number to quote: 3/3/1/94/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Target: Africans, Whites, Indians and Persons with Disability

Responsibilities

• Monitor the development, review, alignment, and implementation of human resource policies in the department.
• Identify policies to be developed/amended and aligned.
• Undertake gap analysis/identify problems/challenges/research and best practices as and when required.
• Compile/draft policies.
• Request inputs/comment from stakeholders.
• Consider and consolidate inputs/comment.
• Finalise draft policy.
• Consult policy at relevant forums (components, task teams, labour, DBC, management meetings).
• Finalise policy for consideration for approval from management (prepare memorandum/presentation).
• Assist and manage implementation of policy (communication).
• Monitor Human Resource policies to ensure consistent implementation and application in the department.
• Identify HR functions to be delegated in accordance with prescripts/legislation.
• Compile/draft delegations.
• Request inputs/comment from relevant stakeholders.
• Consult relevant role players (Labour, legal, relevant component).
• Compile and finalise draft delegations (set of Delegations).
• Consult draft delegation at relevant forums if necessary.
• Finalise delegations for consideration for approval from management (prepare memorandum/presentation).
• Assist and manage implementation of delegations (communication).
• Advocate Human Resource policies to ensure consistent implementation and application in the department.
• Issue/distribute approved policy.
• Arrange information sessions to advocate relevant policy (via Teams, Zoom or venue).
• Prepare/compile presentation on matter.
• Issue/distribute DOACOMMS with details of the session.
• Render/Assist/deal/advise on issues/matters and cases.
• Develop human resource plan in the department.
• Examine the department’s strategic plan.
• Benchmark with other organisations.
• Compile HR Plan and its implementation plans.
• Submit HR Plan and its implementation plans.
• Submit HR Plan to the delegated authority for approval.
• Submit HR Plan to DPSA by 30 June as required.
• Ensure the alignment of the HR plan to address the gap between the demand and supply of human resources.
• Conduct workforce analysis and identify gaps (qualitative and quantitative).
• Identify human resource priority issues to determine the gaps.
• Conduct environmental scan internally and externally to determine trends that are likely to impact on HR planning.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Manage the review and alignment of HR plan to Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Analyse performance and forecast future expenses.
• Determine available budget and capacity to implement HR plan.

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Public Administration.
• At least 3 years’ experience at junior management level in HR Policy environment.
• Job related knowledge:
• Knowledge of Human Resource Policies
• Knowledge of Human Resource Prescripts
• Job related skills:
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strategic planning and leadership
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Conceptual skills and human relations
• Policy drafting (Report writing)
• Negotiations and consultation with relevant key stakeholders
• Computer literacy skills
• Problem solving skills
• A valid driver’s licence
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours