About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Senior Human Resource Practitioner to join its team in King William’s Town. This vital role is crucial in ensuring that human resource policies and procedures are adhered to, fostering a compliant and efficient workplace. As a Senior Human Resource Practitioner, you will play a significant part in shaping the public service landscape, providing essential HR services that directly impact the community and enhance the overall effectiveness of the department.
In this position, you will engage daily with various divisions, ensuring that HR policies are not only implemented but also understood and followed. Your expertise will be pivotal in providing training and guidance, ensuring that each team member is equipped with the knowledge necessary to perform their duties effectively. The work you do will contribute to a more robust public service, directly benefiting the citizens of South Africa by enhancing service delivery and supporting the department’s mission.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to improving the quality of public service in South Africa. It aims to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the public sector through various initiatives, policy frameworks, and strategic guidance. Working within this department is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a mission that impacts the lives of millions, promoting accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct in public service.
As a member of this department, you will be at the forefront of shaping policies that govern human resources, ensuring that they align with the legislative mandates and address the needs of the public service community. Your work will help build a service-oriented culture that prioritizes the needs of South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Measure compliance with HR policies and procedures to ensure adherence across the department.
- Provide training on HR policies and procedures to enhance staff understanding.
- Offer expert advice on HR matters to ensure correct implementation and interpretation of policies.
- Implement and oversee administrative procedures for the HR component.
- Monitor services and divisions to ensure policies align with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives.
- Manage HR provisioning, including recruitment, appointments, transfers, and verification of qualifications.
- Ensure accurate records for pension cases and compliance with the Pension Case Management System.
- Prepare and consolidate reports on human resource administration issues and statistics.
- Guide and assist personnel with HR-related queries to enhance effective implementation of practices.
- Facilitate staff training and development while conducting performance management for the HR component.
What You’ll Need
- A National Diploma in Human Resources Management or a relevant qualification.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources Management.
- A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- PERSAL Certificates are required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
- Familiarity with administrative procedures and basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS).
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and people management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and client orientation.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to ethical conduct.
- Knowledge of the Pension Case Management System and Online Claim Management System (Compeasy).
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
A National Diploma in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification.Three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources Management.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
PERSAL Certificates.
Knowledge of Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations.
Knowledge of administrative procedures.
Knowledge of Basic financial operating systems (PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS etc.
).
Basic Financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
Disciplinary knowledge of Human Resources.
Knowledge of dispute 89 resolution process.
Knowledge of Recruitment and Selection process.
Knowledge Management.
Problem solving and Analysis.
People and Diversity Management.
Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
Communication.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of Pension Case Management System.
Knowledge of Online Claim Management System (Compeasy).
Job Duties
Measure compliance to HR policies and procedures.Provide training on HR policy & procedure.
Provide advice on HR policy or procedure to the department.
Implement administrative procedures for the component.
Continuously monitor Services and Divisions to ensure correct interpretation and implementation of policies and DPSA directives.
Ensure that departmental policies are implemented and aligned to DPSA PSR.
HR provisioning (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualification, secretarial functions at interviews, absorptions, probations periods, etc).
Implement conditions of service and service benefits (leave, housing, medical, injury on duty, long service recognition Measure compliance to HR policies and procedures.
Provide training on HR policy & procedure.
Continuously monitor the interpretation and implementation of policies and DPSA directives.
Provide input in the alignment of departmental policies with DPSA and PSR.
HR provision (recruitment and selection, appointments, transfers, verification of qualification, secretariat functions at interviews, absorptions, probations periods, etc).
Termination of service.
Supervise and verify pension cases captured on the Pension Case Management System to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare reports on human administration issues and statistics.
Keep statistics of HR administration or HR provisioning activities.
Prepare reports on human administration issues and statistics.
Prepare and consolidate reports on personnel administration issues.
Provide guidance to the department/personnel on human resource administration matters to enhance the correct implementation of personnel administration practices/policies.
Keep PERSAL report up to date on the system.
Compile monthly reports.
Guide and attend to queries as referred by subordinates/other employees.
Render policy advisory service to the department based on the legislative mandates.
Provide feedback on identified administrative gaps.
Implement approved resolutions.
Coordinates the pre-Audit review process and provide input on findings.
Forecast on the HR requirements and capacity.
Allocate and ensure quality of work.
Facilitate the training of staff and personnel development.
Do PMDS for component.
Attends to and controls tasks/activities associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline.
Alignment of the individual performance agreement with business plan.
Auditing of attendance registers for the region.
Provide supervision and staff within the Human Resource Administration Unit.
