assistant director: workforce planning (listed as scholar transport), Ref No. LDOE 177/01/2026

Apply for assistant director: workforce planning (listed as scholar transport) at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: od, hrp & hr systems

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 177/01/2026

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 Planning and Workforce Analytics

Required Competencies & Skills

  • HR Planning and Forecasting
  • Employment Equity Legislation
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Research Methodology
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Advanced Report Writing
  • Financial and People Management
  • Knowledge of the DPSA Workforce Planning Framework.

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 HR Planning or Workforce Analytics.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Departmental Workforce Plan and Employment Equity (EE) Plan
  • Facilitate HR forecasting to ensure staffing levels align with the long-term organizational strategy
  • Maintain and develop a comprehensive HR data bank for statistical analysis and reporting
  • Provide expert advisory services to line managers regarding workforce capacity and staff utilization
  • Conduct research and benchmarking to provide recommendations on organizational capacity requirements
  • Manage statutory reporting requirements related to HR planning and EE compliance
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement to align HR supply with departmental demand.

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 177/01/2026

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 177/01/2026
  • 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

For Workforce Planning, you are likely to be tested on your ability to conduct a 'Gap Analysis'-comparing current staff numbers against future needs-or drafting a section of an Employment Equity report.
The duties and the Branch (OD, HRP & HR Systems) clearly describe a Workforce Planning role. You should draft your CV to highlight HR Planning, Employment Equity, and Staffing Analytics. Use the reference number LDOE 177/01/2026 exactly as listed.
This refers to the organized collection of personnel data (often pulled from PERSAL) used to track turnover rates, retirement projections, and vacancy rates to inform future hiring needs.

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