Human Resource Development Practitioner, Ref No. DOTP 71/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate and administrate youth development programmes, bursaries and Recognition of Improved Qualifications (RIQs). This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 1 years' relevant experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Internships and Learnerships implemented and Managed: Recruitment, Selection and Placement of Internships and Learnerships; Monitoring of Internship Programmes; Reports on Internship Programmes; Strategic Partnerships; Bursaries implemented and managed; Awarding of Bursaries; Administration of Bursaries; Monitoring of Bursaries; Contract management of Bursaries; Administration of recognition of Improved Qualifications; Scrutinising of Applications; Administration of the Recognition of Improved Qualification process; Reporting on Recognition of Improved Qualifications; Report writing; Compile management reports on Bursaries, Youth Programmes and Recognition of Improved Qualifications; Compile reports to HOD’s DPSA and PSETA; Supervision of HRD Clerk.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with specific reference to the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; Human Resource Development legislation and documentation e.g. Skills Development Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Human Resource Development, SAQA Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Sectorial plans (relevant to SETA), White Paper on Public Service Training and Education; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Research, Project Management; Problem Solving; Analytical thinking; Budgeting; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Remuneration

R 413 001- R486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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