Assistant Director: Human Resource Management

02/09/2026 Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Nelson Mandela (Gqeberha) Salary: R487 197 – R 584 370 per annum (Level 09), (an all-inclusive remuneration) 120 Reference: DSRAC DUTIES Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Management and Personnel Conduct: attend and convene Human Resource meetings. Coordinate recruitment, selection and appointment process. Develop and implement recruitment and selection plans in line with approved workforce plans. Champion the advertising, screening, shortlisting, interviewing, and appointments of employees. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and recruitment procedures. Provide support to the selection committees during recruitment and selection processes and technical support on recruitment matters. Monitor vacancy rates and recruitment turnaround times. Prepare recruitment reports and maintain accurate recruitment records. Promote employment equity and transformation objectives during recruitment processes. Administer conditions of service. Manage the implementation and administration of employee conditions of service. Understanding of GEPF and Pension Case Management system. Ensure accurate administration of appointments, transfers, promotions, terminations, leave and leave gratuity management, overtime, housing allowance, long-service recognition, and other employee benefits. Provide guidance on human resource policies and applicable legislation. Monitor compliance with service conditions and resolve employee enquiries. Ensure accurate personnel records and HR information management. Liaise with payroll and other stakeholders to resolve personnel administration matters. Coordinate performance management and development services. Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on performance management processes. Monitor compliance with performance planning, reviews, assessments, and development plans. Identify training and development needs based on performance outcomes. Ensure proper record keeping and reporting on performance management activities. Facilitate and monitor Human Resource Development and EPMDS. Monitor the development of Workplace Skills Plan. Monitor development of performance contracts. Conduct quarterly reviews and Validation of Reviews and Assessment. Coordinate the administration of PMDS, Monitor and facilitate Training & Capacitation of employees. Coordinate labour relations services, Facilitate the implementation of labour relations policies and procedures. Give advice to management on labour legislation and collective agreements. Execute disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes. Promote sound employer-employee relations and conflict resolution. Monitor implementation of labour relations decisions and maintain confidential records. Coordinate wellness programmes services. Plan and implement employee health and wellness programmes (EHWP). Develop and implement wellness initiatives addressing physical, emotional, financial, and psychosocial wellbeing. Organise awareness campaigns on health, wellness, and work-life balance. Facilitate counselling referrals and employee support services. Monitor employee participation and evaluate programme effectiveness. Promote a healthy, safe, and productive work environment. Management of all administration processes. Give input in the development of policies and operational plans. Develop and interpret reporting templates. Determine and verify the authenticity of the evidence provided. Attend and respond to audit matters. Supervise human resources. Maintain staff discipline. ENQUIRIES Ms N. Dyalvane– Nelson Mandela District Tel No: (041) 492 1230/1232 121 e- Recruitment Technical Enquiries – [email protected] HOW TO APPLY Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: [email protected]. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. NOTE People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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.

National Senior Certificate Plus National Diploma (NQF L6) or preferably a B Degree (NQF L7) as recognised by SAQA in Human Resource Management / Personnel Management /Public Administration / Public Management / Business Management / Industrial Psychology. Minimum of three (3) years’ functional experience as Senior Personnel Practitioner Level (7/8) in Human Resource Management. Extensive knowledge of the PERSAL and Pension Case Management systems. Human Resource Management Methodology, Principles and Strategies. COIDA, DPSA Directives, Customer Service principles (Batho Pele Principles). Budgeting and Financial Management, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Condition of Employment Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Minimum information security standard (MISS), Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Skills: Coaching and Mentoring, Conflict Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People Management, Performance and oversight, Performance/ Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management. Ability to work under pressure and independently. A valid (Code 8) driving license is required.