Employment And Labour SENIOR PRACTITIONER HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R413 001 per annum

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour in KwaZulu-Natal is offering a three-year contract position for a Senior Practitioner in Human Resource Development and Performance Management. This role is based at the Provincial Office in Durban.

This opportunity involves contributing to the development and management of human capital within the department, including the implementation of learnership and internship programmes. It is an important role for individuals with experience in HR and a passion for employee growth and performance.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6), as recognized by SAQA, in one of the following fields:
• Human Resource Management/Development
• Training and Development
• Management of Training
• Public Management
• Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Experience: Two (2) years of functional experience in one or more of these areas:
• Human Resources Management
• Training and Development
• Performance Management Services
• Advantageous: A Driver's Licence will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge: Applicants should possess knowledge of:
• Public Service Act (PSA)
• Public Service Regulations (PSR)
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Human Resource Development Policies
• Human Resource Systems (PERSAL)
• Skills Development Act (SDA)
• Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA)
• Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Basic Condition of Employment Act
• Employment Equity Act (EEA)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Skills: Required skills include:
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• People Management
• Project Management
• Presentation
• Report Writing
• Time Management
• Design and Development
• Organizing and Planning
• Problem Solving

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Coordinating the implementation of Human Resource Development initiatives within the province.
• Coordinating the implementation of the Performance Management System across the province.
• Implementing Internships/Learnership Programmes and Induction Programmes.
• Managing human, finance, and equipment/asset resources within the Division.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by August 7, 2026.

You can apply through one of the following methods:

• Email Application:
• Send your application to: Jobs-KZN17@labour.gov.za
• Ensure your application is addressed to the Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal.

• Hand Delivery:
• Deliver your application to: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban.
• For the attention of the Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal.

• Postal Application:
• Mail your application to:
• Deputy Director: Human Resource Management
• P O Box 940
• Durban
• 4000
• For the attention of the Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, KwaZulu-Natal.