Deputy Director: Human Resource Development

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Human Resource Development in Corporate Management Services, based in Head Office (Johannesburg). This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057025 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To manage training, skills development, and learnerships.
• Coordinate and facilitate training and development programmes.
• Implement and monitor departmental HRD Strategy.
• Develop and manage departmental training database.
• Conduct orientation and induction programme.
• Monitor compliance of training programmes with relevant legislation.
• Coordinate and develop the department’s WSP.
• Administer Bursaries and study assistance.
• Develop learnership guidelines and curricula.
• Identify learnership areas and alignment with the department’s strategic plan and SETA’s.
• Establish, facilitate and implement learnership and mentorship programmes.
• To manage and implement performance management and development system.
• Develop and monitor performance management framework.
• Administer performance rewards.
• Maintain performance management database.
• Provide technical advice and assistance on performance management issues.

Requirements

• A Matric and National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7), in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development or Relevant equivalent qualification.
• 3 years’ experience at entry level management (ASD) /working experience i.e. Skills Development Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator.
• No criminal record/cases pending against you.
• A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Relevant legislation, strategies and public service regulation
• Treasury regulation
• Knowledge management
• Understanding of government programs and projects
• Applied strategic thinking
• Applying technology
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
• Communication and information management
• Continuous improvement
• Citizen focus and responsiveness
• Developing others
• Diversity management
• Impact and influence
• Managing Interpersonal Conflict and Resolving Problems
• Networking and Building Bonds
• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Project management
• Team leadership
• Team Worker
• Flexible
• Change orientated
• Customer focus and credible
• Interpersonal skill