BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management will lead and manage the Human Resource function within the Gauteng Department of Health, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include managing HR resources, implementing policies, and providing training and guidance to staff and line managers. The successful candidate must possess a relevant qualification, at least 5-10 years of experience in HR, and strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
**Job Title: Assistant Director: Human Resource Management**
**Company: Gauteng Department of Health**
**About the Role:**
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to fill the position of Assistant Director: Human Resource Management. This individual will play a critical role in leading and managing the Human Resource function within the Department, ensuring that all HR processes and procedures are compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
**Requirements:**
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Public Administration, or a relevant qualification at NQF-level 6 or 7. A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in an HR environment is required, with at least 5 years of experience in an HR supervisory role. In addition, candidates must possess a valid driver's license.
**Key Competencies:**
- Extensive knowledge of PERSAL and relevant Human Resource regulatory frameworks, including the Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, PSCBC resolutions, BCEA, LRA, SDA, OHSA, and COIDA. * Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint. * Good understanding of Collective Bargaining processes and PSCBC resolutions. * Strong leadership, planning, organizing, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written). * Financial management skills and ability to work under pressure. * Ability to build and sustain effective teams. * Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Delegation. * Ability to adhere to timelines on projects and maintain good interpersonal relations.
**Key Skills:**
- Leadership and basic financial management skills. * Knowledge of Staff Performance Management System. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to deal with conflict. * Computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Ability to work in a high-volume and highly pressurized environment.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
As the Assistant Director: Human Resource Management, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading, planning, organizing, and controlling HR resources. * Managing the HR budget and implementing and interpreting policies, directives, and guidelines. * Implementing and maintaining sound quality management systems, including applicable legislations, policies, good practice, and standards. * Managing Recruitment and Selection processes and reporting accordingly. * Providing training, guidance, and support to HR staff, line managers, and staff. * Approving and quality-assuring all mandates and transactions related to OSD and non-OSD appointments, transfers, terminations, salary administration, and management of conditions of service. * Managing grading of all staff that is OSD and non-OSD. * Advising managers on HR delegation. * Ensuring that PERSAL-related transactions and mandates are forwarded timeously to Gauteng Department of Finance (GDF) and verification is done for all submitted mandates. * Managing staff Establishment and post filling, including drawing up a post filling plan and liaising with management. * Managing payroll and Policy and Procedure on Incapacity Leave and Ill-Health Retirement (PILIR). * Providing operational support to all staff and line managers. * Managing the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) of all staff in the institution and staff under supervision. * Managing and implementing RWOPS/ORW, Declaration of Financial Disclosures/e-Disclosures, and monitoring overtime for all staff. * Developing and monitoring Operational Plans and SOPs related to HR. * Attending relevant meetings and trainings. * Performing other duties as delegated by the Head of Department.
**Closing Date:** 03-11-2026.
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