Deputy Director: Human Resources Administration, Policies and Practices
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director: Human Resources Administration, Policies and Practices, based in South Service Centre - Hilton. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: SSC30/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Manage human resource administration, policies and practices services.
- Manage the recruitment and selection services.
- Manage the conditions of service.
- Manage salary administration services.
- Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
Requirements
- An NQF level 06 qualification in Human Resources Management/Public Administration/a relevant qualification and a valid driver’s licence.
- Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in a Human Resources Management and Administration environment.
- Knowledge:
- RSA Constitution
- Public Service Act
- Public Administration Management Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation PFMA
- EPMDS
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Labour Relations Act
- Relevant departmental
- Provincial and national HR Policies and Procedures
- Relevant DPSA directives, and relevant bargaining council resolutions
- PERSAL functions and procedures
- GEPF prescripts
- Skills:
- Communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Computer
- Management
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Conflict management
- Time management
- Presentation
- Planning and organising
- Project management
- Policy analysis and interpretation
- Analytical thinking
- Decision making
- Self-disciplined and self-driven with the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision