Administration · Circular 26 of 2026

Director: Human Capital Management

Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism

Overview

Lead the Human Capital Management Directorate at the North West Department of Economic Development, providing strategic HR direction and overseeing organisational development.

Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Public Management / Industrial Psychology or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
A minimum of 5 years relevant experience at a middle/senior management level or equivalent to SMS level from other sectors.
Client focussed HR strategist.
A thorough understanding of policy formulation and coordination.
Proven experience in or through understanding of the Human Capital Management and broader talent management strategies.
A good background in turnaround and change management strategies.
Experience and insight into legislation that impacts on human resource practices and administration.
A valid driver’s license.
Competencies: A result-driven, customer-focused approach, with excellent planning, organisational communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
Analytical and innovative thinking.
Knowledge of human and financial resource management.
Good computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
The ability to work in highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Leadership skills.
Research and policy formulation.
Presentation and facilitation skills.
Executive report-writing skills.
People management.
Financial management.
Strategic planning.
Project management.
Change and knowledge management.
Negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Government systems (PERSAL).

Duties

Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Directorate.
Ensure the provision of comprehensive organisational development support.
Co-ordinate and integrate the service delivery programmes of the department.
Manage and utilise resource practice and administration.
Manage overall employee relations.
Develop and manage employee health and wellness.
Manage and co-ordinate human capital planning, salaries and information systems services that support the departmental strategy.
Design and manage strategic human resource training and development services.
Manage and utilise resources in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

How to apply

Completed application forms and the Comprehensive CV quoting the relevant reference number, may either be hand-delivered to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2745. OR E-mail: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. M. J. Matebesi Tel No: (018) 388 1335

Post 26/182, sourced from the DPSA Circular 26 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism by 07 August 2026 NOTES : Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON, quoting reference 05/. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location: Mahikeng, North West
Salary: R1 317 384 p/a · Level 13
Closing date: 07 August 2026 NOTES : Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalisation of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training -course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is a requirement. NB: Applicants who previously applied for these posts need not re-apply. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Closed
Reference: 05/

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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.