Assistant Director: HRO & ER
REF NO: HR4/4/5/19
SALARY : R468 459 per annum
CENTRE : Provincial Office: KwaZulu Natal
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) year relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management.
Valid Driver's licence. Two (2) years supervisory experience. Two (2) years functional experience doing Human Resource and Employment Relations Services. Knowledge: Public service transformation and management issues, White paper on transformation of Public Service, Ability to convert policy into action, Human Resources Systems and Procedures, Public Service Act and Resolution, Recruitment and Selection, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Batho Pele Principles, Minimum Information Security Standards. Skills: Administration and Financial management, Project management, Interpersonal, Communication (Verbal and written), Computer literacy, Analytical, Problem solving, Conflict management, People management.
DUTIES : Coordinate and monitor the implementation of human resources management
policies in the Province. Monitor and provide advice on the implementation of Employment Relations policies and prescripts. Coordinate and manage the implementation of programmes of Employment Equity. Monitor the administration of service benefits. Manage staff and all resources of the Sub-Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr TB Gumede, Tel: (031) 366 2355
APPLICATIONS : Deputy Director: Human Resource Management, PO Box 940, Durban 4000 Or
hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. For Online Application: Jobs- KZN9@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal
CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and
CV only combined, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in posession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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 post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)
ERRATUM: Kindly be advised that the number of posts to be filled by the advert Application Developer (Java) referenced as HR4/25/05/53HO is (X2 posts). The advert has been published on the Vacancy Circular 05 of 2026 on 13 February 2026, with a closing date of 27 February 2026. For inquiries, please contact Ms. LB Martin at Tel: (012) 309 4196
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