Exciting Career Opportunity: Assistant Director: Performance Management
Reference Number: HR 4/25/06/03HO
Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Closing Date: 23 June 2025 at 16:00 (for hand-delivered) and 00:00 (for online applications)
Are You a Strategic HR Professional?
The Department of Labour is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill a critical role in its Head Office. This senior position is ideal for a human resources specialist with a proven track record in performance management systems and policy development.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this prestigious role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Qualifications: A three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or an Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resources Management, Development, Training and Development, Management of Training, Public Management, or Public Administration.
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of functional experience in Performance Management, of which two (2) years must have been at the Assistant Director level or equivalent.
- Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Batho Pele Principles, and Performance Management policies (PMDS) is essential.
- Skills: The successful candidate will possess excellent strategic management, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy is a must.
Key Performance Areas
The appointed candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing the administration of the individual performance management committee system.
- Overseeing and administering the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) for both SMS and SR1-12 employees.
- Managing the PMDS SMARTGOV platform.
- Developing, reviewing, and managing the implementation of PMDS policies and processes to ensure departmental compliance.
- Coordinating and facilitating support for Committee Services within the branch.
Enquiries
For any technical questions related to the position, please contact:
Mr S Nkhabelane at Tel: (012) 309 4612
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Post: The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001.
- Hand Delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria.
- Email: [email protected]
FOR ATTENTION: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office
Important Application Notes
Failure to adhere to these instructions will result in disqualification:
- You must use the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will not be accepted.
- For online applications, your email must have the correct job title and reference number (HR 4/25/06/03HO) in the subject line.
- Attachments must be a single PDF document containing only the completed Z83 form and your comprehensive CV.
- JPEG or picture-formatted applications will not be accepted.
- Ensure all sections of the Z83 form are fully completed, initialled, and signed.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents.
- Non-RSA citizens must include a SAQA evaluation report of their foreign qualifications (if shortlisted).
Selection Process
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to:
- A pre-entry practical exercise.
- Personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, and employment verification).
If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Department of Labour is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Its Employment Equity Plan will inform the employment decision. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Act now! This is your chance to advance your career in a leading public service role. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on 23 June 2025.
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