About the Role
The Department of the Premier in the Western Cape Government is seeking a dedicated PERSAL Controller to join its team in Cape Town. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for maintaining and updating the PERSAL system, which is crucial for the management of personnel and payroll functions across eleven departments. By ensuring the efficient operation of this system, your work directly supports the effective delivery of public services to the community, enhancing the overall functioning of government operations.
This role matters significantly to the public service as it contributes to the integrity and accuracy of payroll and human resource management within the Western Cape Government. Your expertise will help streamline processes, facilitate training, and ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations. By stepping into this position, you will play a vital part in supporting a transparent and accountable government that strives to serve its people effectively.
About the Department
The Department of the Premier serves as the strategic leader of the Western Cape Government, focusing on policy development, governance, and the coordination of service delivery across various sectors. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all residents by ensuring effective and efficient public service. Working in this department means being part of a dynamic team that is committed to fostering a responsive and responsible government for the people of the Western Cape.
What You’ll Do
- Update and maintain the PERSAL system to ensure accurate personnel records.
- Facilitate PERSAL training sessions for staff across eleven departments.
- Oversee system change control and conduct audits of PERSAL transactions.
- Administer establishment functions and manage user access to the PERSAL system.
- Generate various PERSAL reports to support decision-making and compliance.
- Engage in people management activities, fostering a collaborative work environment.
What You’ll Need
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent).
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll and people management.
- Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation, and procedures pertaining to human resource management.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with effective computer proficiency.
- Excellent communication skills in the required language, along with problem-solving abilities.
- Capacity to conduct analytical thinking, plan and organize activities, and facilitate discussions.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience.Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Interpret and implement applicable policies; administer the Code of Remuneration and Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD); administer national and provincial human resource management instruments, legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures, including the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; perform basic financial administration in accordance with applicable prescripts; operate the PERSAL system, including Establishment, Personnel Administration, Salary Administration, Service Terminations and Leave Administration; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; Other: solve problems; communicate effectively; write and compile documentation; conduct analytical thinking; plan and organise activities; resolve conflicts; implement policies and assess their impact on systems; deliver presentations and facilitate discussions; monitor, evaluate and report on activities.
Job Duties
Update and maintain PERSAL system & Facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), Audit of PERSAL transactions and the coordination of system enhancement; Administer establishment functions; Administer user PERSAL functions for 11 Departments.; Execution of various PERSAL reports; People Management.
