Assistant Director: Hra, HR Planning And Systems

PLANNING & SYSTEMS/2026 Department: Northern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Kimberley Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Reference: AD/HRA DUTIES The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key responsibilities: Coordinate and monitor the implementation of Human Resource administration practices, recruitment and appointment processes across provincial departments; Monitor departmental compliance with applicable HR legislation, regulations, policies, circulars, determinations, directives and recruitment and selection prescripts; Analyse departmental HR administration, recruitment, vacancy and compliance information to identify trends, risks, gaps and areas of non-compliance; Provide recruitment and selection support in relation to the appointment of Heads of Departments; Monitor and track the filling of funded vacant posts, vacancy rates, recruitment turnaround times and departmental progress against Employment Equity and workforce transformation targets; Compile and maintain consolidated provincial reports, records and supporting evidence on HR administration, recruitment, vacancies, Employment Equity and compliance for management, governance, audit and oversight purposes; Provide inputs with the development and review provincial transversal HRA policies, frameworks, guidelines and plans; Conduct research on relevant HRA prescripts, DPSA directives, collective agreements and best practices; Prepare draft HRA policies in line with applicable legislation, national frameworks, organisational strategy and provincial priorities; Ensure the coordination and support of provincial HR governance structures and inter-departmental forums; Monitor departmental compliance with PILIR requirements and quarterly reporting obligations; Analyse PERSAL and other HR information system data to identify trends and risks; Prepare consolidated reports on PILIR, HR information, staff establishment and compensation of employee costing; Conduct annual provincial HR Planning assessments; Compile provincial HR Planning compliance report. Provide operational leadership, supervision and the management of staff performance. ENQUIRIES Mr. V. Fredericks Tel No: (053) 030 0690 HOW TO APPLY Email applications to: [email protected] NOTE Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website. The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview proceedings following communication from the Human Resource Management Recruitment and Selection Unit. Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Human Resource Administration of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resource Management or Public Administration/Management qualification. Three (3) years’ proven experience at supervisory level in Human Resource Management. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). A valid driver’s licence. Skills: Database and HR Systems Management, Research and analytical skills, Numerical and statistical skills, Information management skills, Communications skills (written and verbal), 243 Interpersonal relations, Client service orientation, Problem solving skills, Conflict management, Ability to work under pressure, Time management, Planning and organising skills, Attention to detail, Confidentiality and professional ethics, Team work and collaboration, Adaptability and initiative. Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position: In depth knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, DPSA directives and HR prescripts. Experience in PERSAL system and HR information systems; HR administration and compliance monitoring, Report writing, Policy analysis and development, HR planning and workforce analysis, Recruitment and selection monitoring, Employment Equity coordination, PERSAL Reporting, Data analysis and interpretation, Presentation and facilitation skills, Records and document management. Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations, DPSA directives and HR prescripts, Employment Equity Act and related reporting requirements, Recruitment and Selection transcripts, Job Evaluation principles and processes, PERSAL and vacancy management reporting, HR Planning Frameworks and reporting requirements, HR policy development and consultation processes, Public administration and governance structures, Departmental strategic planning and reporting processes.