Director: Human Capital Management

About the role

The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Gauteng) is hiring a Director: Human Capital Management in Corporate Management, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx For attention: Human Capital management Reference number to quote: REFS/057044 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Organisational Development and Change Management: Lead organisational design, structure and post establishment management, job evaluation, job profiling, business process mapping and work-study investigations.
• Develop and implement organisational change interventions, human resource plans and policies aligned with departmental priorities and available resources.
• Human Capital Planning and Talent Management: Provide strategic leadership in workforce planning, recruitment, selection, retention, career development, succession planning and employment equity.
• Oversee talent management and development programmes, including training, bursaries, learnerships, internships, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Direct the implementation of the departmental Human Resource Plan, Human Resource Development Strategy and Workplace Skills Plan.
• Oversee remuneration, conditions of service, personnel administration, and human resource information systems.
• Performance Management and Development:
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), including performance assessment, moderation, reporting, recognition and management of underperformance and disputes
• Utilise performance information to inform talent development, accountability, and organisational effectiveness
• Employee Relations, Health, and Wellness: Provide strategic oversight of labour relations, grievances, disciplinary processes, collective bargaining, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Direct employee health and wellness programmes and oversee the implementation of occupational health, safety, and environmental management initiatives.
• Strategic Leadership, Governance and Resource Management:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Directorate, ensuring achievement of performance targets and compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and public service prescripts
• Manage the Directorate’s budget, human resources, performance, skills development, leave administration and internal controls
• Oversee audit findings, risk management and corrective actions to strengthen governance and accountability
• Develop employees, manage workplace conflict, and promote ethical conduct and a high-performance culture
• Provide strategic advice to departmental leadership on organisational effectiveness, workforce capability, talent management, employee relations and human capital risks to enhance institutional capacity and service delivery.

Requirements

• Matric plus NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Business Management or relevant qualification.
• Coupled by at least 5 years’ experience at a Middle /Senior Management level in Human Resource Management in the Public Service.
• Furthermore, the recommended candidate will be required to produce his/her SMS Pre-entry certificate as offered by the National School of Governance (NSG) prior to the appointment being made.
• Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of legislative and Policy framework governing the Human Resource Management in the Public Service.
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Resources Mechanisms, Institutional processes and systems regulating the practice of Human Resources in the Public Service.
• Knowledge and understanding of Departmental Strategic focus and Human Resource priorities, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, and Honesty and Integrity.
• A valid driver’s licence.