Deputy Director: Human Resource Sourcing and Maintenance (12-Month Contract)

A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Deputy Director: Human Resource Sourcing and Maintenance to lead and manage human resource sourcing, administration, and maintenance functions while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage recruitment, selection, and retention processes.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and strategies.
• Oversee HR administration, reporting, and policy compliance.
• Manage employee benefits and conditions of service, including leave, medical aid, pension, housing allowance, overtime, relocations, and terminations.
• Manage and maintain the organisational establishment and PERSAL transactions.
• Perform PERSAL Controller functions and ensure data integrity.
• Provide expert advice on HR policies, legislation, and best practices.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and manage the performance of the HR team.
• Prepare management reports and ensure effective administration within the directorate.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Industrial Psychology, Public Management/Administration, Operations Management, Labour Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience at supervisory or middle management level within Human Resources.
• Proven experience in recruitment and selection, HR administration, and employee benefits management.
• Sound knowledge of Public Service Regulations and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Extensive experience working with the PERSAL system.

Required Competencies

• Project and people management
• Policy development and implementation
• Financial management
• Change management
• Planning and organising
• Stakeholder management
• Research and analytical skills
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Computer literacy
• Customer service orientation

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical and critical thinker
• Innovative and solution-driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong leadership and people management abilities
• Professional, diplomatic, and ethical

To Apply

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