Assistant Director: Employee Incentives
Department of Correctional Services · National Head Office: HR System and Support, South Africa
Closes 9 November
- Location
- National Head Office: HR System and Support, South Africa
- Salary
- R487 197 per year
- Posted
- 24 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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REF NO: HO 2026/11/50 REQUIREMENTS: Recognised Degree/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar environment and 3 years should be at supervisory level. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Employee incentives policy and processes. Knowledge of DPSA incentive policy framework and related circulars. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act. HR mandates regarding employee incentives. Knowledge of organisational structure. Public Service Act and regulations. Collective agreements with regard to employee incentives. Career management strategy. Knowledge of Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Financial policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. HR policies related to leave, performance assessment, discipline, grievances, skills development, occupational health and safety, employee wellness, remuneration and allowances, etc. Project management principles. Delegations of authority. The ability to access and interpret required management information. Applied strategic thinking. communication, presentations, developing others (coaching, mentoring, training, supervisory, problem-solving, networking / liaison with stakeholders, negotiation and listening skills. Technical report writing. Analytical thinking policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act. DUTIES: Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes. Coordinate the implementation of employee incentive programmes, including performance bonuses, pay progression and long-service recognition awards. Conduct research and policy support on employee incentives. Conduct research and benchmarking on employee incentive practices within the public service and relevant sectors. Monitor compliance and reporting on employee incentives. Monitor compliance with employee incentive policies, directives and applicable legislative frameworks. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information. SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office: HR System and Support ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. Directorate: HR Support
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