Senior Local Government Human Resources Strategist

7 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Local Government Human Resources Strategist to join our team in the Departments of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

Estimated Salary Range

R 1,200,000 - R 1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering the implementation of Municipal Systems Act, 2000 and other relevant legislations applicable to local public administration and human resources. They will identify opportunities for process optimization, enhancement, efficiency and continuous improvement on local government staff establishment programmes through research, leading practice and institutional standards.

  • Develop norms and standard organizational design, strategy, frameworks, policies, processes, procedures and programmes for local government.
  • Develop standardized job descriptions for municipalities in collaboration with municipal stakeholders and perform job content comparisons.
  • Monitor and support the implementation of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Staff Regulations, 2021.

This is a challenging role that requires strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have a three-year National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management / Public Administration or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA, with 3-5 years' experience in the related field.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

  • A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management / Public Administration or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
  • 3-5 years' experience in the related field.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
  • A valid driver's license and travelling.

In addition, the candidate should have:

  • In-depth knowledge of policy analysis and formulation.
  • Knowledge of local government legislative and policy environment.
  • Local public administration and human resources.
  • Interpretation and application of legislations.
  • L Labour Law.


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