Chief Director: Human Capital Management

About the role

The Department of Social Development is hiring a Chief Director: Human Capital Management in Sector Corporate Services, based in HSRC Building, Pretoria. This is a contract post, paying R1,554,696 a year. How to apply: Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Chief Director: Human Capital Management-erecruit.HCM2@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Population Policy and Strategy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation-e- recruit.PPSIME@dsd.gov.za; Deputy Director: Systems Development- erecruit.DDSD2@dsd.gov.za; HR Information Systems Officer-e- recruit.HRISO@dsd.gov.za. For attention: Mr S Boshielo Reference number to quote: V1/A/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured and White males; African, Coloured and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Note: In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, African, Coloured, Indian and White males and African, Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate the provision of human resource management services.
• Manage and coordinate the provision of employee relations and wellness services.
• Manage and facilitate the provision of training, development and performance management services.
• Manage and facilitate the development, review and monitor implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, frameworks, norms and standards in relation to Social Service Professionals.
• Manage the implementation and mainstreaming of gender and disability throughout the organisation.
• Oversee, manage, and report on the budget, human resources, and performance of the chief directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Management, Public Administration or Business Administration Plus 5 years’ experience in senior management level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant Public Service Act and Regulation.
• Knowledge and understanding of SETA’s, SAQA, processes and curriculum development.
• Knowledge and understanding of performance management frameworks and best practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act and Labour Relations Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and PFMA.
• Knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution, collective bargaining and CCMA process.
• Knowledge and understanding of EHWP.
• Knowledge and understanding of White Paper on Social Welfare.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and strategies pertaining to SSP.
• Understanding of National Gender Policy and Framework.
• Competencies needed:
• Strategic capability and leadership skills
• Policy analysis and development skills
• Budget planning and monitoring skills
• Service delivery innovation skills
• Programme and project management skills
• Financial management skills
• Information and knowledge management skills
• Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Problem solving and change management skills
• People Management and empowerment skills
• Client orientation and customer focus skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Risk management skills
• Conflict management skills
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Quality Management skills
• Attributes:
• Good interpersonal relations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Innovation and creativity
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Adaptability
• Emotional intelligence
• Independent thinker
• Cost consciousness
• Honesty and integrity
• Assertiveness