About the Role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is seeking a dedicated HR Practitioner for their Head Office located in Mbombela. This vital role involves not only the administration of performance management but also directly contributes to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of human resource processes within the department. By ensuring that performance agreements and assessments are submitted and managed effectively, this position plays a crucial role in the development of a skilled and motivated workforce that serves the public good.
In this role, you will facilitate the implementation of performance management systems while ensuring that the HR policies are up-to-date and accurately maintained. Your efforts will enhance the department’s capability to meet its objectives, ultimately benefiting the community of Mpumalanga and improving the quality of public service in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is committed to fostering sustainable economic growth and development in South Africa. Its mission is to create an environment conducive to economic development while promoting tourism as a means to strengthen the local economy. Working here means contributing to initiatives that enhance job creation, promote business opportunities, and ensure the responsible management of resources, all of which are key to the prosperity of the region.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate the submission of performance agreements, mid-term and annual assessments.
- Conduct quality assurance on submitted PMDS documents to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Capture performance agreements and assessments in the PERSAL system.
- Maintain an accurate and updated PMDS database for effective performance tracking.
- Facilitate the implementation of assessment outcomes, including pay progression and preparation of moderation outcome letters.
- Assist in developing the Employment Equity (EE) Plan and EE reports.
- Administer secretariat services to committees within the Human Resource Planning and PMDS Sub-Directorate.
- Maintain a comprehensive HR policies register, job descriptions, and job evaluation results database.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Public Management, or Public Administration.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a human resource management environment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Understanding of government frameworks and knowledge of the PERSAL system.
- Familiarity with performance management and development systems, human resource prescripts, and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage conflict, work under pressure, and analyze and apply relevant legislation and policies.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognized NQF level 6 tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management/Public Management/Public Administration with two (2) years’ experience in HRM environment.Valid driver’s license.
Understanding of the government frameworks, knowledge of PERSAL system, performance management and development system, human resource and related prescripts, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, EEA with verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy i.
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Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, ability to manage conflict and to work under pressure and ability to analyse, interpret and apply legislation, policies and prescripts.
Job Duties
Facilitate the submission of Performance Agreements, Mid-term and Annual Assessments.Conduct quality assurance on the submitted PMDS documents.
Capture Performance Agreements, Mid–term and Annual Assessment on PERSAL.
Ensure the availability of an accurate and updated PMDS database.
Facilitate the implementation of Annual Assessment outcome (pay progression) and prepare moderation outcome letters.
Facilitate the Development of EE Plan and EE Reports.
Assist in the development of the cost per head document.
Administer secretariat services to committees facilitated by the Human Resource Planning and PMDS Sub- Directorate.
Maintain an HR Policies register, and job descriptions and job evaluation results database.
