About the Role
The Department of Higher Education and Training is seeking a dedicated Human Resource Clerk to join its Polokwane Regional Office. This role is vital in supporting the department’s mission to enhance the quality of education and training in South Africa. By implementing essential human resource practices, from recruitment to employee development, you will play a crucial part in shaping a skilled workforce that benefits the entire community.
As a Human Resource Clerk, you will contribute to the effectiveness of public service in Polokwane, ensuring that employees are well-supported and that their professional growth is nurtured. Your daily work will directly impact how the department operates, helping to maintain a motivated and capable staff that can respond to the needs of the education sector and the broader public.
About the Department
The Department of Higher Education and Training is committed to providing strategic leadership and support for the development of a skilled and capable workforce in South Africa. It focuses on improving access to quality education and training, ensuring that all South Africans have the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to the nation’s growth. Working in this department means being part of an important mission that shapes the future of education and workforce development in the country.
What You’ll Do
- Implement human resource practices related to recruitment and selection processes.
- Attend to employee benefits and conditions of service.
- Serve as the secretariat during selection and interview periods.
- Administer the Performance and Development system and ensure adherence to probationary periods.
- Assist in leave management and coordinate training and induction programmes.
- Liaise with external training providers and facilitate training needs analysis.
- Advise employees on career development opportunities.
- Conduct skills development audits and administer internship and learnership programmes.
- Facilitate needs-directed training courses, seminars, and workshops.
- Serve as secretary during training committee meetings and perform related functions as required by your supervisor.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate national senior certificate/grade 12 (Vocational) (NCV) certificate (Level 4).
- A bachelor’s degree or national diploma in Human Resource Management or Public Management will be advantageous.
- A minimum of one to two years of experience in a Human Resource Management environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of human resources and public administration processes.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and the ability to manage data and administrative statistics.
- Basic knowledge of human resource prescripts and registry duties.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality and exercising good judgment.
- A commitment to ethical conduct and customer-oriented service.
How to Apply
DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website and following the easy prompts/instructions.
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Requirements
An appropriate national senior certificate/grade 12 (Vocational) (NCV) certificate (Level 4) certificate.An appropriate bachelor’s degree/national diploma in Human Resource Management/ Public Management will be an added advantage.
A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of working experience in a Human Resource Management environment will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Human resources or Public Administration processes.
Computer Literacy.
Knowledge of Human Resource functions as well as the ability to capture data, operate computers and collate administration statistics.
Basic knowledge and insight into human resource prescripts.
Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL.
Knowledge of registry duties and importance.
Flexibility and teamwork.
To have good interpersonal and communication skills, listening skills, and analytical skills.
Be customer-orientated and client-focused.
Be able to conduct him/herself ethically and accountably.
Able to work under pressure and be able to deal with confidential information and apply good judgement.
To work independently and to meet deadlines.
Job Duties
Implementation of Human Resource practices i.e.
, Recruitment and Selection, Conditions of service- attend employee benefits.
Serve as secretariat during selection and interview periods.
Administration of Performance and Development system, Probationary periods adhered to and to assist on Pillar processes.
Render registry services.
Adhere to Government Prescripts.
Assist in leave management.
Coordinate and facilitate training and induction programmes.
Liaise with external training providers.
Conduct training needs analysis.
Advise employees regarding career development.
Assist with skills development audits.
Administer Internships/Learnerships programmes.
Facilitate needs-directed courses, seminars, and workshops.
Serve as a secretary during training committee meetings.
Perform other related functions as requested by the supervisor.
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All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.
