About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Human Resource Practitioner specializing in Recruitment and Selection to join their team in Pretoria, Gauteng. This vital role is pivotal in ensuring that the department effectively fills vacancies with qualified candidates who can contribute to the public service. By managing the recruitment process, from advertisement to appointment, the Human Resource Practitioner plays an essential part in shaping a workforce that serves the community’s needs.
In a dynamic environment where compliance with policies and employment equity is paramount, this position not only focuses on administrative tasks but also emphasizes the importance of creating a diverse and competent workforce. This role significantly impacts the efficiency of public service delivery in South Africa, making it a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about human resources and public service.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of the public service in South Africa. Its mandate encompasses the promotion of good governance, human resource management, and the implementation of policies that support transformation and equity within the workforce. Working within this department means being part of a team that is committed to improving public service delivery for all citizens.
What You’ll Do
- Advertise vacant and funded posts in alignment with departmental policies.
- Ensure the proper documentation accompanies job postings, including job descriptions and employment equity targets.
- Draft and submit job advertisements for management approval.
- Provide advisory services throughout the recruitment and selection process.
- Administer arrangements for shortlisting and interviews, including technical support during these stages.
- Conduct personnel suitability checks on candidates recommended for appointment.
- Issue appointment and regret letters, ensuring clear communication with all applicants.
- Maintain and update recruitment databases and provide statistical reports on recruitment activities.
- Represent the unit at transformation forums and provide secretariat services during selection processes.
- Offer training on recruitment policies and procedures to enhance compliance and effectiveness.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6).
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and Employment Equity Act.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to engage with individuals at various levels.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, along with problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in report writing and record-keeping.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Must be in possession of grade 12 certificate and National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6).The candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience in Recruitment and Selection Environment.
Job Related Work Experience: Knowledge of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislation.
Knowledge of human resource transformation, monitoring and evaluation.
Knowledge of Public Service Act.
Knowledge of Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of Employment Equity Act.
Knowledge of Labour Relations Act.
Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Job Related Skills: the applicant must have good communication (verbal and written).
Good interpersonal relations.
Ability to communicate well with people at different level.
Planning and organising skills.
Problem solving skills.
Good telephone and email etiquette.
Presentation and facilitation.
Report writing.
Record keeping.
People management.
Monitoring and evaluation.
Negotiation and conflict resolution.
Customer focus.
Computer literacy.
A Valid Driver’s License.
Job Duties
Ensure the advertisement of vacant and funded posts.Ensure that duly completed and approved application to fill a Post Form is attached.
Ensure that job description or job evaluation results are attached.
Ensure that employment equity targets are attached.
Draft advertisement in line with the approved job 7 profile.
Send draft advertisement to line manager for sign off before placement.
Submit documents to advertising section for placement.
Provide effective advisory service on recruitment and selection.
Ensure adherence and compliance to R&S policy and prescripts.
Administer the arrangement of shortlisting’s and interviews.
Provide technical advisory services during shortlisting’s and interviews.
Implement recommendations of the selection committee members.
Draft appointment submission for approval.
Conduct personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates.
Issue appointment letters and regret letters.
Provide assistance during recruitment and selection information sessions.
Respond to all related enquiries.
Meet with clients on daily operational issues.
Write submissions and letters on matters related to recruitment and selection.
Represent the unit at various transformation forums in the Department.
Rendering secretariat services during shortlisting and interviews.
Provide effective interpretation on legislations, policies and directives.
Provide inputs on the amendment of policies and procedures.
Draft written responses to line functionaries on functional areas to enhance correct implementation of recruitment and selection processes and practices.
Follow up on vacancies with a view to reduce the vacancy rate and turnaround time to fill a post.
Provide training on recruitment and selection policies and prescripts.
Maintain and update database with statistics on the filling of posts.
Maintain and provide statistical information on recruitment and selection.
Update and maintain recruitment and selection vacancy databases.
Control, maintain and monitor databases set up to monitor recruitment and selection activities.
