ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SENIOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES (SMS) REF
NO: 3/3/1/13/2026

Directorate: Human Resource Administration: Gauteng (Pretoria)

SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in the field of Human Resource Management (NQF 6). Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resource Management environment.

Job related knowledge: Public Service Act. Public Service Regulations. Public Finance Management Act. Human Resource (HR) matters. Reporting procedures.
Compilations of management reports.

Labour relations. Supervisory skills and competencies. Human Resource Administration (HRA) policies and practices.Public Service Reporting. Computer base HR information systems.

Job related skills: Communications (verbal and written) skills. Strategic planning and leadership skills. Interpersonal skills. Problem solving skills. Conflict
resolutions skills. Interpretation skills. Analytical skills. Presentation and
facilitation skills. Report writing skills. People management skills.
Administrative skills. Customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Valid Divers’
license. Working irregular hours.

DUTIES : Supervise the allocated resources of the Sub Directorate. Ensure capacity and development of employees. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees.
Monitor and ensure proper utilization of equipment and reporting thereof.

Provided HR advisory to line managers on HR compensations management,
HR service benefits and conditions. Provide advisory services and respond to
all enquiries received, in line with the government’s legislative frameworks and
the Department’s policies and directives to the Department’s line functionaries
and SMS members.

Know and apply legislation, policies and procedures.
Ensure proper maintenance of all relevant databases. Conduct regular
workshops with line functionaries regarding service benefits and conditions.

Administer the administration of the capturing of appointments/acting
appointments of SMS members on the PERSAL System. Ensure that HR
systems and processes are in place to enable HR support to SMS members.

Assist in the management and quality assurance of the source documents
submitted and approve. Know and apply legislation, policies and procedure.
Administer and monitor the processing of employee mobility (e.g. translation in
rank, secondments, re-assignments, counteroffers etc.). Ensure compliance
with the legislative frameworks.

Quality assure and manage the submission of documents on the relevant systems. Approve. Plan and facilitate the administration of conditions of service and service benefits for SMS members.

Administer leave and termination of services. Administer allowances (e.g.
housing, overtime, long service). Provide advice with regard to service benefits
and conditions.

ENQUIRIES : Ms Sharon Waverley Tel No: (012) 312 9758

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDSMSrecruit132025@nda.agric.za

NOTE : Coloured Males and Coloured, Indian, White Females and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.

CHIEF MONITORING ANALYST

Chief Directorate: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Auditing, Public Administration / Management (NQF6). Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in performance monitoring, evaluation, Project and programme management, strategic planning preferably in agricultural environment.

Job related knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the government wide
monitoring and evaluation system. Knowledge of government monitoring and
evaluation policies, standard operating procedures, tools, information systems,
planning, research methodology and related legislation.

DPME regulations,Performance auditing, Project and programme management, Quality improvement, Ability to customize and package information to user

requirements. Job related skills: Computer literacy, Analytical and research
skills, Communication and interpersonal skills, Presentation skills, Problem
solving skills, Report writing skills. A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel
and work irregular hours.

DUTIES : Coordinate organisational performance analysis against predetermined
objectives. Coordinate analysis on organisational performance reporting.
Analyse state of performance controls and inform continuous improvements to
satisfy prescribed performance standards for accountability and transparency.

Use analysis findings to inform agenda on capacity building/advisory to achieve
improved organisational performance. Support use of analysis findings to
proactively overcome challenges, develop guiding documents and tools and
enhance management decision making process.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Evans Kgasago Tel No: (012) 312 8063/8068

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email CMArecruit142025@nda.agric.za

NOTE : Coloured, Indians, White Males and Females, and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

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