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Job Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognised Bachelors Degree or Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7) relevant to the specific field plus a minimum of 5 years experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Competencies: Extensive knowledge of HR policy frameworks, education legislation and policies and public service legislation and policies pertaining to HR Provisioning. In depth knowledge of and experience in procedures for dealing with the job evaluation system, HR Provisioning and HR Planning. Credible experience in the management of the maintenance and administration of the entire Departmental HR Establishment. Credible experience in the Management of the PERSAL system. Credible knowledge and experience related to the costing and preparation of inputs for Compensation budgeting 164 processes. Ability to develop logical frameworks and other planning models. Ability to maintain the required level of information confidentiality and security. Advanced planning, organising and project management skills. Ability to develop and adhere to work schedules. Strong interpersonal-, networking-, written- and verbal communication skills at all levels. Excellent report writing skills. Excellent analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. Sound financial management skills. Proven supervisory and people management skills. Proficiency and computer skills in the Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to travel and work beyond normal working hours. Ability to work under pressure and produce excellent results. Valid driver’s license. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a relevant technical exercise. Please
Duties
Manage the HR Provisioning Unit. Manage organisational development, the job evaluation system and equitable job design in line with strategic- and HR Planning. Manage strategic plans for the provisioning of human resources, and the provision of an effective HR information service. Manage the monitoring and maintenance of the departmental establishment as well as the PERSAL Personnel sub-system. Manage the
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, an all-inclusive remuneration package. The package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. The successful candidate will have to sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. Appointment will be subject to competency assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments) The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Location
Head Office, Mbombela
How to Apply
Mr. JS Ndala Tel No: (013) 766 5383
Postal address: The Head of Department, Department of Education, Private Bag X11341, Nelspruit, 1200. For Attention: Mr. J Ngomane / Ms. C Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda, HR Recruitment Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk, Upper Ground, Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex, Mbombela or uploaded on the following link: https://forms.gle/o9MBmwvn3xDFCSub8
Apply Before:
4/2/2026
Reference No:
A2/010
Additional Information
With effect from 1 April 2020, an individual may only qualify for appointment at SMS level provided that said official has successfully completed a Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme and that he/she can produce the required Pre-entry Certificate as issued by the National School of Governance (NSG) on her/his own cost. For further information related to the on-line course, interested officials are advised to contact nyukela@thensg.gov.za. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the