About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is currently seeking a dedicated HR Practitioner: Service Benefits to join their dynamic team at the National Head Office in Pretoria. This role is crucial in ensuring that employees receive the necessary housing and accommodation benefits, as well as financial assistance and debt management services. By providing these essential benefits, you will play a significant part in enhancing the working environment for public servants across South Africa, fostering a culture of support and well-being.
In this position, you will not only manage various employee benefits, including travel and transport allowances, but also implement leave policies that are vital for maintaining a healthy work-life balance for public service employees. Your contributions will directly impact the morale and productivity of those serving our communities, making this role both impactful and rewarding.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to promoting an effective and efficient public service in South Africa. With a strong mandate to enhance service delivery and support public servants, the department plays a critical role in shaping the policies and legislative framework that govern the public sector. Working here means being part of a team that is committed to integrity, transparency, and excellence in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Administer housing and accommodation benefits for employees.
- Oversee employee financial assistance and debt management services.
- Manage travel, transport, and related employee benefits.
- Implement and monitor leave and other employee benefits.
- Handle performance information, resources, finance, and assets management.
What You’ll Need
- A recognized three-year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in a human resource environment.
- Knowledge of PERSAL and the Public Service regulatory framework.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and financial administration.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong competencies in project management, report writing, and conflict management.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
Recognized three (3) year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.Knowledge of PERSAL.
1-2yrs relevant experience in human resource environment.
Computer literate.
Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies And Attributes: Financial administration, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.
Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty.
Assertiveness, willingness to travel, communication, decision making, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Networking / liaison with stakeholders.
In depth understating of Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Conflict management.
Knowledge of Correctional Service Act.
Job Duties
Administration of housing and accommodation benefits.Administration of employee financial assistance and debt management services.
Administration of travel, transport and related employee benefits.
Administration and implementation of leave and employee benefits.
Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
