Deputy Director: Priority Unit (Ref: DOTP 05/2026)

Overview

The Department of the Premier is seeking to employ a competent individual to lead and manage the recruitment, selection, and appointment processes for Senior Management Services (SMS) and Ministerial posts, ensuring the timely sourcing, assessment, and placement of suitably qualified and competent talent for priority clients, in full compliance with legislative, policy, governance, and Ministerial requirements, while providing expert advisory services and enabling sound workforce planning and talent management solutions.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 6 or equivalent in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in a human resource management environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and selection process for SMS members and Heads of Departments.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing, screening, selection, appointment, and onboarding.
• Facilitate the shortlisting and selection processes and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee the verification of qualifications, background checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Manage the interview and Competency Assessment Processes.
• Coordinate and Manage Ministerial Appointments and Approvals processes.
• Oversee the preparation and issuing of appointment letters and ensure completion of security vetting.
• Manage alternative staffing mechanisms such as Acting appointments, Secondments, and Transfers.
• Monitor and Track recruitment turnaround times and efficiency metrics.
• Report on vacancies, progress, and challenges to the Director and senior leadership.
• Manage the compilation and publication of advertisements for SMS members.
• Manage the provision of a recruitment advisory service for SMS members, Heads of Departments, and Ministerial Employees.
• Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate.

How to apply

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