assistant director: human resource management, conditions of service, Ref No. LDOE 178/01/2026

Apply for assistant director: human resource management, conditions of service at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: human resource administration

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 178/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Head Office, Polokwane

Minimum Qualification

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Experience Required

5 years in Human Resource Administration and Personnel Benefits

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced PERSAL System Proficiency
  • Deep understanding of the Employment of Educators Act and Public Service Act
  • Knowledge of PILIR (Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement)
  • Team Leadership and Supervision
  • Analytical and Organizational Skills
  • Interpretation of HR Policy and National Directives
  • Attention to Detail.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience
  • At least three (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level (Salary Level 7/8) within the HR environment
  • Compulsory PERSAL Introductory Certificate.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Coordinate and facilitate conditions of service for both Educators and Public Service staff
  • Oversee the management of various leave types (Annual, Sick, Special, PILIR)
  • Manage the end-to-end termination of service processes (Retirement, Resignations, etc.)
  • Supervise the implementation and payment of housing, service, and other allowances according to national directives
  • Provide technical guidance to line managers and staff on HR policies and DPSA directives
  • Serve as a PERSAL authorizer for HR transactions to ensure data integrity and compliance with departmental delegations.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Reference No:

LDOE 178/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 178/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a compulsory requirement. Because this role involves authorizing and approving transactions (which affects salaries and service records), you must have official proof of PERSAL training.
PILIR stands for the Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill-health Retirement. Since this role manages leave and terminations, you must understand the complex processes of managing long-term illness and disability applications to ensure both employee wellness and departmental compliance.
Provisioning focuses on recruitment and 'getting people in.' Conditions of Service focuses on everything that happens once they are employed: their leave, their housing/service allowances, and eventually, their retirement or resignation.

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