Exciting Senior HR Opportunity: Assistant Director Performance Management
Reference Number: HR 4/25/06/03HO
Closing Date: 23 June 2025 (16:00 for walk-in, 00:00 for online)
Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive package)
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Are you a seasoned Human Resources professional with a passion for performance management and development? The Department of Labour is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the critical role of Assistant Director: Performance Management. This is a senior opportunity to shape and manage performance systems at a national level.
About the Role
This position is based at the Head Office in Pretoria and is central to the administration and strategic management of performance systems across the department. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance and effectiveness in how employee performance is managed and developed.
Key Requirements
To be considered for this prestigious role, you must meet the following criteria:
Qualifications:
- A three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or an Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in one of the following fields:
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Development / Training and Development
- Management of Training
- Public Management
- Public Administration
Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years’ functional experience in Performance Management.
- Of those five years, two (2) years must have been at an Assistant Director level or equivalent.
Essential Knowledge & Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, PMDS Policy, Labour Relations Act, and Batho Pele Principles. Crucial skills include:
- Strategic and Financial Management
- Facilitation and Presentation
- Computer Literacy
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and Planning & Organizing
Key Responsibilities (Duties)
- Manage the administration of the individual performance management committee system.
- Oversee and administer the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) for both SMS (Senior Management Service) and levels SR1-12.
- Coordinate and facilitate support for Committee Services within the branch.
- Manage the PMDS SMARTGOV platform.
- Develop, review, and manage the implementation of PMDS policies and processes to ensure full compliance with legislation.
How to Apply
Enquiries: Mr S Nkhabelane, Tel: (012) 309 4612
Application Submission:
- Postal: 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
Critical Application Notes
Please read the following instructions carefully. Failure to comply will result in your application being disqualified.
- You must use the new Z83 application form (obtainable from www.gov.za/documents). Old Z83 forms will not be accepted.
- Fully complete, initial, and sign Sections A, B, C, and D of the Z83 form.
- Email applications must have the Z83 and CV combined as one PDF document.
- Clearly indicate the job title and reference number (HR 4/25/06/03HO) in the email subject line.
- JPEG or picture format applications will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents.
- Non-RSA citizens must submit a SAQA evaluation report for foreign qualifications (if shortlisted).
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
This is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The Department’s Employment Equity Plan will inform the employment decision. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Act now! This is your chance to advance your career in a senior public service role with a competitive salary. Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline on 23 June 2025.
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