Apply for Government Jobs Vacancies | Director: Human Resource Planning and Administration Job at DCDT, Pretoria — Apply by 10 July 2026
| Job Title | Apply for Government Jobs Vacancies | Director: Human Resource Planning and Administration Job at DCDT, Pretoria — Apply by 10 July 2026 |
| Company | Government Jobs |
| Job Reference | DIRHRPA |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Location | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 2026-06-26T18:23 |
| Closing Date | 2026-07-10T20:22 |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary | ZAR 720147 - 1317384 per year |
Director: Human Resource Planning and Administration Job at DCDT, Pretoria- Job Description
Introduction
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is recruiting a Director: Human Resource Planning and Administration, reference DIRHRPA, based in Pretoria (Hatfield). This Level 13 senior management post comes with an all-inclusive remuneration package of R1,317,384 per annum, and applications close on 10 July 2026.
This role is built for an experienced HR leader ready to shape workforce strategy, employee experience, and HR governance at a national government department
About the Company
This Director post leads the design, implementation, and governance of HR planning and administration across the Department. The role covers the full employee lifecycle — from talent attraction through to off-boarding — with a strong emphasis on data-driven HR decision-making, workforce planning, and aligning HR strategy with the Department's broader business goals.
It's a role for someone who can operate at a strategic level while still understanding the operational detail of HR systems, policies, and compliance.
Responsibilities
As Director: Human Resource Planning and Administration, your duties will include:
• Managing and driving the design, maintenance, and implementation of HR planning, administration, and employment equity policies, plans, and systems
• Enhancing employee experience across the full employee lifecycle, from talent attraction to off-boarding
• Overseeing employee information management systems and generating insights for data-driven HR reporting
• Defining long-term and mid-term HR and Employment Equity plans aligned with the Department's business planning cycle
• Managing the implementation of total rewards policies and time/attendance systems, with reporting for continuous improvement
• Coordinating the review and design of HR delegations of authority and personnel records
• Driving HR planning, administration, and employment equity initiatives that support innovation and improved business processes
• Contributing to strategic functional leadership, human resource management, financial management, change management, and compliance
Required Qualifications
To qualify for this post, you'll need:
• An NQF Level 7 Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Labour Relations, Business Management, Public Administration, or a relevant equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA (an Honours degree is an advantage)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Human Capital Management environment at middle/senior management level
• Strategic capability and leadership skills
• Knowledge of government administrative processes
• People management and empowerment experience
• Programme and project management skills
• Financial management knowledge
• Change management and problem-solving abilities
• Customer focus and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong grasp of Employee Lifecycle Operations, Talent Management, HR Governance and Compliance, Business Partnering, HCM Business Systems Administration, HCM Policies and Procedures, and Workforce Planning
How to Apply
Applications close on 10 July 2026. You must submit two mandatory attachments:
1. A completed Z83 Form (2021 version) — available from the DPSA website
2. A recently updated, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
Missing either document will result in automatic disqualification.
Apply via the application link in the official advertisement (Google account required).
Enquiries: Ms N Sekele +27 12 427 8599 | Ms N Khosa +27 12 427 8260 | Mr M Cilo +27 12 427 8514
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you've heard nothing within 6 months of the closing date, treat your application as unsuccessful.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
• Lead with workforce planning and HR systems experience. This role is data and systems-heavy — if you've worked with HCM business systems or driven data-informed HR decisions, make that prominent in your CV.
• Demonstrate full employee lifecycle expertise, not just one HR specialism. The advert spans talent attraction, total rewards, attendance management, and off-boarding — show breadth.
• Mention any Honours degree explicitly, since it's specifically called out as an advantage for this post.
• Quantify your HCM leadership experience — team size, systems implemented, policy frameworks you've designed or revised.
• Prepare for the full SMS recruitment pipeline. Beyond the standard interview, expect a practical exercise, an integrity assessment, and potentially psychometric testing if shortlisted alongside other top candidates.
• Complete the Nyukela SMS Pre-entry Programme ahead of time if possible, since it's required before finalisation of appointment for all SMS-level posts.
• Double-check both attachments before submitting — the Z83 form and CV are both compulsory, and incomplete applications are disqualified without exception.