Assistant Director: Human Resource Development

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring an Assistant Director: Human Resource Development in Water And Sanitation Services Management: GP Cd: Provincial Operations: Gauteng Dir: Support Services Sd: Corporate Support Services, based in Gauteng. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/18 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of performance management systems: Coordinate the performance management development system (PMDS) awareness and education workshops, coordinate the development of performance agreements, liaise with line on PMDS compliance, draft/compile PMDS status reports, coordinate PMDS reviews for non-SMS employees.
• Implementation of Human resources development (HRD) strategy:
• Coordinate skills development committees, coordinate inputs for review of HRD strategy, implementation of HRD strategy, monitoring of HRD strategy outcomes
• Implementation of Workplace
• Skills Plans (WSP): Liaise with Skills Development Committees for work skills plan inputs, development of Work Skills Development (WSD), implementation of Workplace Skills Plan (WSP awareness workshops), prepare monthly/quarterly/annual WSP/training reports.
• Implementation of training programmes for the department: Presentation of induction/orientation sessions, facilitation of Adult Basic Education and Training programs, conduct training sessions, administration of departmental bursary scheme.
• Management of Human resource: Plan, lead and coordinate the activities of the unit, manage the performance and development of employees, allocating tasks and monitoring progress, ensuring compliance with HR prescripts, delegations and regulatory frameworks, facilitating communication and coordination within the unit and with other directorates, manage the unit’s operational plans, budget and resources.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development/Training and Development qualification at NQF level 6.
• 5 years’ experience in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development (focusing on Human Resource Development, Performance Management System (PMDS), Skills Development, Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), Training Programmes).
• PERSAL Certificates.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Technical knowledge and behavioural competencies:
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation
• Knowledge of human resource development
• Disciplinary knowledge in HRD
• Understanding of government legislation (Skills Development Act 1998 (Act No 97 of 1998), South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 (Act No 58 of 1995), financial management and PFMA.
• Knowledge of techniques and procedures for the planning and execution of operations, Programme and Project management, Knowledge of relationship management.
• Problem solving and analysis, People and diversity management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Knowledge of analytical procedures.