DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT (COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING) Directorate: People Strategy
Salary
R896 436 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
Closing Date
06 Feb 2026
in 7 days
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Human Resources/ People Management field. Experience: 3 -5 years middle management experience (supervisory and management functions at an ASD level). Extensive work experience (6-10 years) in people administration and people practices in the public sector. Experience working in audit and compliance work environment would be advantageous. Inherent requirements : of the job: A valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Training and proficiency in PERSAL. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Behavioural: Analysing; Leading and Supervising; Persuading and Influencing; Planning and Organising; Deciding and Initiating Action; Working with People Delivery Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Relating and Networking. 256 Page 257 Values: Integrity; Making a Difference; Appreciation of Diverse People; Continuous Growth Mindset; Caring; Respect Accountability; Person-Centred; Authenticity; Being of Service; Teamwork Recognition; Collaboration. Skills: Analytical Thinking; Auditing Skills; Critical Reasoning; Attention to Detail; Excellent Written and Verbal Skills; Proficient in Report Writing; Numeracy; Literacy; Driving; Computer Literacy; Project Management; Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Management; Expert Consulting and Advisory Skills. Knowledge: Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations (as amended); PERSAL functions and training; DPSA and NDOH policies, prescripts and directives linked to all PM administration and practices (such as recruitment and selection, transfers, promotions, leave, pension, overtime, retirement benefits, appointments, pay progression, salary gratuities, death benefits, working hours, RWOEE); Employment Equity Act, 1998; Codes of Good Practice Guides linked to EEA; Labour Relations Act, 1995; Protection of Personal Information Act, 2021; Procedural Administration and Justice Act, 2000; Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a practical test and competency assessment, as part of the selection process.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance of practices and processes with respect to People Management prescripts. Develop audit framework of key indicators for various PM practices areas. Provide tools, mechanisms and systems for reporting on areas of non-compliance. Provide quarterly PM compliance reports for Western Cape Audit Committee (e.g. HRAAP and CMI). Provide input to departmental reporting. Render PERSAL Helpdesk functions. Co-ordinate and oversee PM audit investigations conducted on identified risk areas in PM processes. Prepare an programme of audit investigations to be conducted in the Department of identified risk areas. Oversee and guide the implementation of PM audits investigations. Quality assure the PM audit reports and provide such to clients. Manage ad-hoc PM audit investigations. Compile trend analysis from PM audits completed to inform training, upskilling initiatives and ensure recommendations in internal audit reports are addressed. Provide functional training and tools on PM processes to line managers and PM components in the Department. Oversee the training and upskilling programme to address key PM risk areas. Ensure the delivery of effective training programme and monitor it for impact. Facilitate the development of user-friendly PM procedure manuals, guidelines and toolkits to improve PM compliance. Create and maintain a repository of standard operating procedures, policies, directives and guidelines for all PM practice areas. People Management. Financial Management.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms R Shade Tel No: (021) 483-3717
Published in PSV Circular 2/2026 on January 23rd, 2026
