POST 16/43 : DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: P 04/2024
Kindly take note that this a re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously and who still wish
to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY : R1 162 200 per annum, (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package)
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Development, Human
Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management (NQF Level 7) as recognised
by SAQA; plus, A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/ senior managerial level in Human
Resource Development environment; plus, Possession of a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code
B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Republic of South Africa
Constitution. Knowledge of Public Service Act. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge
Performance Management Framework. Knowledge of Employee Performance and Management
System. Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Knowledge of Project Management
principles. Knowledge of social dynamics of KwaZulu-Natal communities. Knowledge of National
Youth Development Agency Act. Knowledge of Youth Development Policy. Knowledge of
National and Provincial Practice Notes. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Practices and
procedures. Knowledge of Promotion of Access to Information Act. Knowledge of Service
Delivery frameworks. Knowledge of Human Rights Act. Knowledge of Bill of Rights Act.
Knowledge of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. Knowledge of Skills Development Act.
Knowledge of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge of Human Resource Development Strategy of
South Africa. Knowledge of National Skills Development Strategy. Knowledge of the National
Development Plan. Knowledge of National Skills Accord. Knowledge of Youth Employment
Accord. Knowledge of Provincial Growth and Development Plan. Knowledge of Treasury
Regulations. Knowledge of KwaZulu-Natal Citizen’s Charter. Knowledge of Intergovernmental
matters. Knowledge of Ministerial Handbook. Knowledge of Protocol Manual of South Africa.
Knowledge of Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act and any other
relevant Acts / Legislative Mandates. Knowledge of Management of Information Systems.
Language, listening and presentation skills. Analytical thinking and interpersonal relations skills.
Computer skills. Strategic planning and organisational skills. Research, analytical and leadership
skills. Financial management skills. Time management skills. Report writing and problem-solving
skills. Communication skills. Conflict management and change management skills. Project
management and people management skills. Relationship management skills. Decision making
and facilitation skills. Risk Management skills. Strategic direction and project planning and driving
skills. The ideal candidate should be innovative, independent, time frame driven, meticulous,
believe in confidentiality, proactive, honest, have integrity, be reliable, patient, committed,
professional, culturally sensitive, have perseverance and be punctual. He/she must also be selfdisciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision and must be able to meet
deadlines.
DUTIES : Maintain and enhance an effective employee departmental performance management function.
Manage and monitor skills development programmes and bursaries. Manage training and
development of departmental employees. Manage the provision of effective and comprehensive
Human Resource Development support services to the Department. Provide overall strategic
direction and leadership to the Directorate. Chair and provide secretariat and advisory service to
the Human Resource Development Committee. Manage the development and implementation of
National, Provincial and Departmental Directives/ Strategies/ Plans related to Human Resource
Development. Manage the effective utilization of resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Zwane Tel No: (033) 355 8902
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 application form and CV directly to the
following email address HRRecruitment@kzntransport.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one
of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you
with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy
application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use one of the following
methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system, emailing the
Z83 and CV directly to the relevant department/entity or submit a hardcopy application as
directed). Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment &
Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg,
3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of
Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
CLOSING DATE : 24 May 2024 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be
considered.
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form, Z83 (obtainable
on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies). In terms of DPSA circular 19 of 2022, applicants
are advised that part A, B C & D of the new Z83 form must be completed in full. Part E, F & G:
noting that there is limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae
(CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the
required information. If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified.
The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered,
and the application should be initialled, dated and signed. Should an application be received
using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) or the application is not completed in
accordance with DPSA circular 19 of 2022, such application will not be considered. The
completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Dates of starting and leaving
employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Kindly take note that only shortlisted candidates
will be required to provide certified copies of required documents on or before the date of the
interviews following communication from Human Resources. Failure to comply with these
instructions will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more
than one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA
Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must provide a copy of their Permanent Residence
Permits if shortlisted for an interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof
of such if shortlisted for an interview. Under no circumstances will faxed applications be accepted.
Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications, and should
you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date
should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a
requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof
of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record,
citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be
conducted prior to employment. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee
must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking
up the post. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific
training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that
potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours. Full details may be
sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be
communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection
panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the
mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. It will be expected of candidates to be
available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department.
The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the advertised post(s) at any stage of
the recruitment process.
