Assistant Director: Municipal HR Systems

About

Level 9 role supporting municipalities to develop and implement HR systems, performance management and organisational structures. Requires Grade 12, an NQF 6 diploma, three years’ municipal-administration experience and a driver’s licence. Job grade: Level 09 Salary: R487 197 per annum Reference: 2026/COGHSTA/38 Duty station: Head Office (Mbombela)

How to apply

Apply online through the Provincial e-Recruitment Portal: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Submit the new signed Z83 form and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support municipalities on the development and implementation of HR systems.
• Render support to municipalities on performance management.
• Support municipalities on development, review and approval of the organisational structure.

Qualifications

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Public Management / Administration / Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Municipal Administration environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies: Planning and organising; Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts, People Management, Computer literate, Local government policy frameworks, Stakeholder engagement skills across communities and government institutions; Report writing; Decision making; Analytical thinking and p