About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated Senior Personnel Officer: Remuneration and Conditions of Service to join their team in Pretoria. This pivotal role involves managing essential human resource functions that directly impact the wellbeing of public service employees. By facilitating appointments, promotions, and various conditions of service, the successful candidate will help enhance the quality of life for many South Africans working within the government.
Working in Pretoria means becoming an integral part of a vibrant community dedicated to serving the public. This position not only supports the administrative framework of the department but also contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of public service in South Africa. Your efforts will ensure that employees are fairly treated and have access to the benefits they deserve, fostering a motivated workforce that can better serve the nation.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is committed to promoting good governance and an efficient public service that is responsive to the needs of citizens. Its mission is to develop and support a skilled workforce that can navigate the complexities of public administration. By joining this department, you will be part of a meaningful mission to enhance public service delivery while upholding the values of transparency and accountability.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate processes related to conditions of service, including appointments, promotions, and transfers.
- Oversee the implementation of human resource information systems on PERSAL, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting.
- Manage remuneration and conditions of service policies, procedures, and related systems.
- Implement processes regarding termination of service, including retirement and resignations.
- Assist with the administration of long service awards, leave, and various allowances.
What You’ll Need
- A 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Human Resource environment.
- Proficiency in PERSAL and Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, Outlook).
- Strong understanding of Human Resource Management practices and relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and Regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to the provided address below.
Requirements
A 3-Year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification at NQF 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.2 years’ experience in Human Resource environment.
Advantage: Experience in service conditions and benefits environment will be an added advantage.
Proficient in PERSAL and Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Excel and Outlook, etc.
).
Generic Competencies: Quality of work.
Reliability.
Initiative.
Communication.
Interpersonal relations.
Teamwork.
Planning and execution.
Technical Competencies: Knowledge of: Human Resource Management practices.
Public Service Act.
Public Service Regulations.
Human Resource Management Policy.
Protection of Personal Information Act.
Determinations 14 on Leave and Special Leave in the Public Service.
Financial Manual.
Guide for members of the Executive.
Broad knowledge of PERSAL.
DPSA Professionalisation Directives.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Facilitate the process of conditions of service such as appointments, promotion, transfers, relocations, resettlement, long service awards, leave, Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill Health Retirement (PILIR), Injury on duty (IOD), and allowances.Implement human resource information on PERSAL, as well as data integrity and reporting of remuneration and conditions of service matters.
Implement Remuneration and Conditions of Service policies, procedures, systems and templates.
Implement the process of Termination of Service such as retirement, resignation etc.
