Deputy Director: Recruitment, HR Planning and Employment Equity

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies: Career Opportunity

Position: Deputy Director – Recruitment, HR Planning & Employment Equity

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (5+ years HR experience)

About Us:

We are a national government department responsible for shaping South Africa’s communications, telecommunications, and broadcasting landscape. Our team supports digital transformation under the leadership of Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 6 certification in:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Industrial Psychology or related field
• 5+ years progressive HR experience
• 3+ years supervisory/management experience at Assistant Director level

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies for recruitment and workplace equity
• Oversee workforce planning aligned with organizational goals
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes from job posting to onboarding
• Ensure compliance with employment equity regulations
• Analyze HR metrics to drive data-informed decisions
• Lead employee engagement and retention initiatives
• Manage departmental HR budgets and reporting

Application Process:

Qualified candidates should submit applications through the official Department of Communications and Digital Technologies careers portal. Please do not respond to any requests for payment related to this recruitment process.

Employment Equity:

We actively promote workplace diversity through equitable employment practices in accordance with national legislation.

Closing Date: [Insert Application Deadline]