4 June 2026 Western Cape Department Of Agriculture Closing 15 June 2026

Assistant Director: People Management Records

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Minimum Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in records management within the public sector; a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
  • NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but who have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislative and governance requirements related to records management, Provincial Archives and Records Service Act and National Archives and Records Service prescripts; records management standards; management principles and practices, retention scheduling and disposal authorisations; legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
  • Project management; operational management practices
  • Labour Relations legislation and regulations; performance management in general; policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the People Management (HR) Registry for all 11 Corporate Service Centre (CSC) client departments: Manage the safe-keeping, storage, retrieval and disposal of all people-management records for the CSC
  • Establish and maintain an electronic records management system.
  • Management of the archiving/disposal processes.
  • Management of the Document Control unit at the People Management Walk-in Centre.
  • Provide a Messenger/collections/courier service
  • Plan for and distribute the work allocated to the People Management Registry; review existing, or develop, new procedures for the People Management Registry.
  • Conduct a Risk Analysis for the registry functions.
  • Maintain the registry risk register.
  • Compile and maintain approved records classification system for paper-based and electronic records.
  • Monitor and supervise the quantity and quality of outputs delivered by the registry.
How to apply