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POST 07/79 : CHIEF DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION πŸ“ Pretoria (Head Office) ⏳ Closes: 13 Mar 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 07/79 # Ref: 130326/01 (Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied may re-apply) Branch: Corporate Support Services Cd: Human Resource Management
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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.

Key details

Salary
R1 494 900 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Pretoria (Head Office)
Reference
130326/01 (Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied may re-apply) Branch: Corporate Support Services Cd: Human Resource Management
Closing date
13 Mar 2026

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Overview
Lead and manage all human resource functions including workforce planning, employee wellness, and talent development to ensure a skilled and motivated team.

Requirements

An Undergraduate qualification in Human Resource Management or related field at (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA.

Five years of experience at senior managerial level in a Human Resource value chain.

Extensive work experience in a complete range of Human Resources functions and environment (Human Resource Planning and Recruitment, Employee Relations, Human Resource Performance and Development, Human Resource Administration and Employee Health Wellness at Senior Management Level) and all regulatory frameworks and HR prescripts.

Understanding of strategic capability and leadership.

Knowledge of programme and project management.

Understanding finance, change and knowledge management principles.

Planning and organizing skills.

Service delivery and innovation.

Problem solving and analysis.

People and diversity management.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Excellent communication skills both (verbal and written).

Accountability and ethical conduct.


Duties

Lead the management of the provision of human resource administration services.

Oversee the accurate and timely management of HR records payroll administration, benefits management and compliance with labour regulations.

Oversee the planning and talent management of the workforce.

Lead the development and execution of workforce planning strategies to ensure the 70 organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.

Lead the provision of employee health and wellness programmes.

Monitor the effectiveness of wellness programmes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

Oversee the rendering of employee relations services.

Lead the resolution of employee conflicts, grievances, and disciplinary issues in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.

Lead the management of human resource development and professional capacity.

Oversee the identification of skill gaps and the creation of targeted development plans to build the workforce’s professional capacity.

Lead and oversee the Learning Academy in the department by ensuring the execution of proper training and skills development.

Promote and implement the framework on professionalization in the public sector.

Management of human and financial resources in the chief directorate.


How to apply

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