About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a skilled Deputy Director: HR Information Management to join their Pretoria Head Office. This pivotal role focuses on the management of the Human Resource Information System, ensuring that HR systems such as PERSAL are efficiently administered, maintained, and optimized. Working in this capacity is crucial for the effective functioning of the public service, as it directly impacts the way human resources are managed and reported across various government departments in South Africa.
Located in the vibrant city of Pretoria, this position is not just about overseeing systems; it plays an essential part in enhancing human resource processes, data integrity, and compliance with relevant legislation. Your contributions will ensure that the department has accurate HR information that supports informed decision-making and policy development, ultimately benefiting the community and enhancing public service delivery.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to creating a capable and accountable public service that is responsive to the needs of South Africans. Its mission is to ensure that all government institutions operate efficiently, effectively, and ethically, promoting a culture of service excellence. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to improving the lives of citizens through better governance and public service delivery.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the Human Resource Information System, ensuring its administration and optimization.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the approved departmental structure on PERSAL.
- Monitor and manage the vacancy rate within the department.
- Provide comprehensive HR information and reporting, ensuring data quality and relevance.
- Maintain HR databases and ensure the integrity of human resources information in compliance with legislation.
- Prepare and manage PERSAL management reports on a monthly basis.
- Ensure adherence to departmental PERSAL policies and manage user access control.
- Conduct training for PERSAL users and oversee system changes.
- Liaise with National Treasury on HR information matters.
- Supervise staff performance, development, and productivity within the HR unit.
- Manage the unit budget, planning, monitoring, and reporting on expenditures.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Management.
- Five years of management experience in Human Resource Information management and systems, particularly PERSAL.
- A Departmental PERSAL Controllers Certificate and extensive PERSAL experience.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and databases, with strong HR analytics and reporting skills.
- A solid understanding of government legislation including PSA, PSR, POPIA, NARSSA, and PFMA.
- Knowledge of data governance, analytics, and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on stakeholder management and ethical conduct.
- A valid unexpired driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management.Five (5) years management experience in Human Resource Information management and Human Resource Systems i.
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PERSAL.
Departmental PERSAL Controllers Certificate.
Proven extensive PERSAL experience.
Extensive knowledge of MS Excel, Word and databases.
HR analytics and reporting.
HR dashboards, workforce analytics, management information trends and evidence-based decision making.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Strategic knowledge of HR information management and HR systems.
Strong understanding of government legislations (PSA, PSR, POPIA, NARSSA, Act, PFMA, MS frameworks).
Understanding of data governance, analytics, and reporting.
Policy development, monitoring and evaluation.
Understanding of people empowerment, change management and business process improvement.
Knowledge of finance, risk management and audit compliance.
Strategic capacity building and leadership.
Understanding of project and programme management.
Understanding of people, change and financial management.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Ethical conduct and accountability.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Stakeholder management, ethical conduct and accountability.
Problem solving and decision making.
Job Duties
Management of Human Resource Information system.Monitor the administration, maintenance and optimisation of HR systems e.
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PERSAL.
Management of the implementation and maintenance of the approved departmental structure on PERSAL.
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Management of the vacancy rate.
Manage the provision of HR information.
Human resource reporting by assessing user requirements, quality assurance and formatting HR.
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Management of HR databases.
Storage and data integrity of human resources information in line with relevant legislation.
Manage the provision of the PERSAL management report on a monthly basis.
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Departmental PERSAL controller.
Ensuring adherence to the departmental PERSAL policy.
Management of PERSAL user access control, PERSAL training and system changes.
Liaison with National Treasury.
Management of human resource registry.
Oversee the classification, storage, retrieval and disposal of HR records in line with legislative requirements.
Manage and supervise staff performance, development and productivity.
Manage the unit budget, including planning, monitoring and reporting on expenditure.
ENQURIES : Ms P Naidu Tel No: (012) 336 7762
