About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Human Resource Practitioner to join its team in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. This vital role is centered around the administration of essential HR functions, including leave management, medical services, and employee terminations. By ensuring these systems run smoothly, you play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public service in South Africa. Your contributions will not just impact the department but also ripple out to the wider community, ensuring that public servants receive the support they need to perform their duties effectively.
Working in the heart of Mbombela, this position allows you to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience in a government job. The Human Resource Practitioner serves as a vital resource for line functionaries, providing professional advisory services and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Your work will help cultivate a motivated and well-supported workforce, ultimately benefiting the citizens of South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to fostering a capable and responsive public service that meets the needs of the community. Its mission is to enhance service delivery through effective human resources management and development. Working here means being part of a larger vision that seeks to uphold good governance and improve public service standards across the nation.
What You’ll Do
- Administer conditions of service matters such as leave, housing, and medical issues.
- Manage service terminations and handle policy matters related to incapacity leave and ill health retirement (PILIR).
- Approve transactions on the PERSAL system and implement pay progressions and performance bonuses.
- Provide advisory services to line functionaries, enhancing their understanding of HR policies.
- Oversee the recruitment and selection process to ensure the right candidates are appointed.
- Maintain confidentiality while handling HR documents and sensitive information.
- Administer pensions, including S-cases, and manage long service recognition and allowances.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management or a similar field.
- At least one year of practical experience in Human Resources Administration.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with the PERSAL system.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- Understanding of HR legislative prescripts and policies, including DPSA Circulars.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Competent in computer literacy and basic financial management principles.
- Problem-solving, creativity, and interpersonal skills are essential for team collaboration.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.A minimum of one (1) year experience in Human Resources Administration.
Practical, extensive knowledge and experience of PERSAL system.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Knowledge of the HR legislative prescripts.
Knowledge and understanding of human resources policies and circulars.
Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of DPSA Circulars, resolutions and guidelines.
Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Specific Dispensation.
Computer literacy.
Basic knowledge of financial management and of PFMA.
Problem Solving, creativity, interpersonal and analytical skills.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Ability to maintain confidentiality, loyalty and be a team player.
Ability to travel and work extra hours.
Job Duties
Administration of conditions of service matters i.e.
Leave, Housing, Medical, Service Terminations, Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill Health Retirement (PILIR), Appointments, acting appointment, Injury on Duty (IOD, Long Service recognition, Overtime, Pension including S-Cases, Allowances or etc.
Approve transactions on PERSAL.
Implement pay progressions, performance bonuses, grade progressions etc.
Render a professional advisory and liaison service to line functionaries.
Administer the Recruitment and Selection process.
Administer pensions including S-cases.
Handling of documents and maintaining confidentiality.
