deputy director: career development, Ref No. REFS/045394

Apply for deputy director: career development at department of department of roads and transport. Closing date 2026-04-24.

Job Summary

Department: department of roads and transport

Directorate: corporate services

Province: gauteng

Reference: REFS/045394

Closing Date: 2026-04-24

Salary: R896,436

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Development /Management/ Industrial Psychology/ Business Administration/Public Management. A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Human Resource Development at an Assistant Director or junior management position/level. Sound knowledge and insight regarding the regulatory framework and related HR legislation and policies. Good planning, organising, presentation, and financial management skills. Project and programme management expertise in Human Resource Development. Excellent writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and record keeping. Computer literacy skills. People management and empowerment. Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate innovative and cre-ative thinking. A valid driver’s license. Good communication (verbal and written), analytical thinking, and problem solving skills. DUTIES: Manage learnerships, apprenticeship, internship programme and Can-didacy Development Programme. To identify Learnership needs for the Department. Manage the implementation of structured training programmes for interns, learners and apprentices with respective Branch/line managers, accredited service providers, like Sector Education and Training Authority. Monitor the effective implementation of the Internship, Learnership and Apprenticeship programme and liaise with the appropriate Sector Education and Training Authority established in terms of the Skills Development Act of 2008 (Act 37 of 2008). Manage the administration of internal and external bursaries. Develop and implement needs analysis to determine the department’s skills shortage with the respective Branch, relevant Committees. Manage and coordinate the implementation of succession planning, career development and monitoring. Ensure effectiveness of talent pipeline management programme. Manage the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Align the recognition of qualification prior learning programme with HRD plan. Manage the recognition of improved qualifications process. Develop a plan to administer the implementation of the Recognition of Improved Qualifications. Manage the Sub-Directorate Career Development. ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 – 7175

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Development, Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or Public Management

Experience Required

3-5 Years in Human Resource Development Management

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Strategic Human Resource Development
  • Talent Pipeline Management
  • Financial Management
  • SETA Liaison and Compliance
  • Project Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Policy Formulation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Innovation and Creative Problem Solving

Requirements

  • 3-5 years' experience in Human Resource Development at an Assistant Director or junior management level
  • Expertise in HRD project and programme management
  • Proven experience in regulatory framework compliance

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Direct the management of learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and Candidacy Development Programmes
  • Conduct departmental needs analysis to identify critical skill shortages and training requirements
  • Collaborate with Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to monitor structured training implementation
  • Oversee the end-to-end administration of internal and external bursary schemes
  • Develop and coordinate strategic succession planning and career development frameworks
  • Execute talent pipeline management to ensure long-term organizational capacity
  • Implement Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and improved qualification processes in alignment with the HRD plan
  • Lead the sub-directorate team through effective resource management and empowerment
  • Ensure meticulous record-keeping and reporting on career development initiatives

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R896436.per annum (All-inclusive package) (level 11)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa (011) 355 - 7175

Reference No:

REFS/045394

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