About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Personnel Officer: Conditions of Service to join its team in Pietermaritzburg. This role is crucial in ensuring that employees receive the appropriate conditions of service, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and morale within the public service sector. By supporting the processing of appointments, transfers, and exits, you will play an integral part in maintaining a well-functioning government department that serves the community effectively.
As a Personnel Officer, you will be immersed in a vibrant work environment where your contributions will directly impact the lives of employees and, by extension, the communities they serve. This position not only offers you the chance to develop your skills in human resources management but also allows you to engage with various stakeholders, enhancing your professional growth while making a meaningful difference in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is committed to fostering a professional and efficient public service that meets the needs of the South African populace. Its mission revolves around promoting good governance, ensuring compliance with public service regulations, and facilitating an environment where all employees can thrive. Working in this department means being part of a community-focused initiative that values integrity, transparency, and accountability.
What You’ll Do
- Process appointments and transfers for departmental employees
- Manage exit procedures and documentation
- Attend to leave matters, ensuring compliance with regulations
- Process long service awards and incidents of occupational injuries (IODs)
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless HR operations
What You’ll Need
- A Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- A valid Driver’s licence
- Knowledge of Public Service prescripts, legislation, and policies related to HR management
- Familiarity with HR systems, including PERSAL
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 with no experience required and a valid Driver’s licence.
Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have knowledge of: Knowledge of the Public Service prescripts; Legislation; Policies and collective agreements relating to HRM; Practical demonstration of knowledge in key responsibility area; HR systems and their relation to other systems within the Department; PERSAL; Interpersonal relations; Policy interpretation; Presentation skills; Problem solving; Decision making; Good communication skills (verbal and written) with other departments, private sector, public and officials from the department and Computer literacy.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be required to render conditions of service for employees of the department with the following key responsibilities: - Process appointments and transfers; Process exits; Attend to leave matters; Process long service awards and IOD’s.
Salary
R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Campus Manager Ref No: 3/3/1/49/2026 advertised in the Public Services Vacancy Circular no 24 of 2026 was published with the incorrect EE Targets; the correct EE Targets are African Males and Females, and persons with disability. Therefore, the submission of job applications will be accepted from 25 September 2026 until 09 October 2026 at 16:00 through the same application channels published under the Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 dated 10 July 2026. Withdrawal of Advertisement: The post of Senior Security Officer (reference: 3/3/1/83/2026), which was published in the Public Service Vacancy Circular number 32 dated 04 September 2026, closing 18 September 2026, has been withdrawn. 5 OTHER POSTS
For Enquiries:
Ms R Norris Tel No: (033) 260 8105
