Deputy Director: HR Information Management

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Deputy Director: HR Information Management in Corporate Support Services Cd: Human Resource Management Dir: Human Resource Administration, based in Pretoria Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 301026/11 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Management of Human Resource Information system.
• Monitor the administration, maintenance and optimisation of HR systems e.g. PERSAL.
• Management of the implementation and maintenance of the approved departmental structure on PERSAL.
• Post establishment.
• Management of the vacancy rate.
• Manage the provision of HR information.
• Human resource reporting by assessing user requirements, quality assurance and formatting HR.
• Oversight reports and Vulindlela.
• Management of HR databases.
• Storage and data integrity of human resources information in line with relevant legislation.
• Manage the provision of the PERSAL management report on a monthly basis.
• Management of HR information systems i.e. PERSAL, e-leave.
• Departmental PERSAL controller.
• Ensuring adherence to the departmental PERSAL policy.
• Management of PERSAL user access control, PERSAL training and system changes.
• Liaison with National Treasury.
• Management of human resource registry.
• Oversee the classification, storage, retrieval and disposal of HR records in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage and supervise staff performance, development and productivity.
• Manage the unit budget, including planning, monitoring and reporting on expenditure.
• ENQURIES: Ms P Naidu Tel No: (012) 336 7762.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management.
• 5 years management experience in Human Resource Information management and Human Resource Systems i.e. PERSAL.
• Departmental PERSAL Controllers Certificate.
• Proven extensive PERSAL experience.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word and databases.
• HR analytics and reporting.
• HR dashboards, workforce analytics, management information trends and evidence-based decision making.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Strategic knowledge of HR information management and HR systems.
• Strong understanding of government legislations (PSA, PSR, POPIA, NARSSA, Act, PFMA, MS frameworks).
• Understanding of data governance, analytics, and reporting.
• Policy development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Understanding of people empowerment, change management and business process improvement.
• Knowledge of finance, risk management and audit compliance.
• Strategic capacity building and leadership.
• Understanding of project and programme management.
• Understanding of people, change and financial management.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Ethical conduct and accountability.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Stakeholder management, ethical conduct and accountability.
• Problem solving and decision making.