Manager: Human Capital Development

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VACANCY CIRCULAR 125/2025 City of Johannesburg

Department: Group Corporate & Shared Services
Branch: Group Human Capital Management
Designation: Manager: Human Capital Development
Remuneration: R49 780.13 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/NQF level 4 plus Degree in Human Resources Management (HRM) / Human
  Resources Development (HRD) / Public Administration / Business Administration/ Public
  Management / Business Management / Education degree / related degree at NQF level 7;
• 5 – 7 years’ experience preferred in Human Resources Management / Human Resource
  Development at least 3 years in the human resource development field either in the public
  or private sector;
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license.

Primary Function:
Plan, implement, manage and evaluate Human Capital Development initiatives within
the City of Johannesburg, to ensure alignment with the City’s Integrated Development
Plan (IDP), Departmental Business Plans, Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), and relevant
legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks.

Key Performance Areas:

• Contribute to the strategic human resource development processes;
• Implement effective and efficient financial planning and budgeting (demand) processes in
  line with supply chain management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy
  frameworks;
• Implement effective and efficient procurement management in line with supply chain
  management processes, legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks.
• Plan, implement, manage and evaluate implementation of the human resource
  development operations in line with applicable legislation, policy, processes, and
  procedures in the organisation.
• Implement effective and efficient operation processes, procedures, and systems.
• Ensure effective control of the sub-section’s human resources/assets.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including
  government bodies, training providers, and employees, to promote human resource
  development initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate the sub-section’s performance management planning process.
• Manage administrative and reporting requirements associated with the sub-section’s
  operations.
• Provide sound leadership for the achievement of the organisations’ objectives.
• Implement good governance and effective risk management systems;
• Ensure effective management of specific administrative and reporting requirements
  associated with the sub-section’s and individual performance.

Leading Competencies:

• Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and manage teams, and to make informed
  decisions;
• Planning and Organizing: Proficiency in operational planning, resource allocation, and
  performance management;
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective
  stakeholder engagement and team management.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service skills to ensure high levels of customer
  satisfaction;
• Financial Management: Budgeting processes and financial management skills.

Core Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the local government environment;
• Knowledge of City’s strategy (IDP), prescribed Methodologies, Legislative, Policy and
  Regulatory Frameworks governing implementation of Sub-Section’s business;
• In-depth knowledge of function principles, techniques & tools and how they can be
  practically applied in the implementation of Section’s business;
• Knowledge on Corporate Governance;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and
  personnel management.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1X1KR10iVQ5OJL57ElEZ_Wgew554

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Regina Hartley
Tel No: (011) 407 7191

CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of
the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent
to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications