About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Personnel Practitioner in Human Resources to join their team at the Mmabatho Regional Office. This vital position plays a significant role in supporting the human resource functions of the department, ensuring that employees receive the necessary benefits and that the administration of personnel transactions is efficient and compliant. By working in this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the public service in South Africa, positively impacting your community in the North West province.
This position is essential for the effective management of human resources within the department. The Senior Personnel Practitioner will oversee various functions related to service benefits, personnel appointments, and record management, all of which are crucial for maintaining high standards of employee satisfaction and operational efficiency. Your work will help ensure that public servants receive the support they need to perform their duties effectively, thus reinforcing the department’s commitment to service excellence.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to creating and maintaining public infrastructure that benefits all South Africans. With a mandate to support the government in delivering quality services, the department focuses on building sustainable environments and improving public facilities. Working within this department means being part of a team that is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of citizens through strategic human resource management.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and execute service benefits functions, including processing GEPF matters and administering state-subsidized medical contributions.
- Facilitate the implementation of the Government Employees Housing Scheme in line with PSCBC Resolutions.
- Provide effective HR advisory services to management and employees, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
- Manage personnel appointments, transfers, promotions, service terminations, and retirements, including relocation cost payments.
- Capture and monitor personnel-related transactions on PERSAL, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Conduct leave audits and manage leave administration within the regional office.
- Supervise the maintenance of personnel information records and prepare reports on conditions of service.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
- Relevant experience in Human Resource Administration.
- Strong knowledge of HR standards, practices, and relevant legislation, including the Public Service Act and Employment Equity Act.
- Proficiency in PERSAL and the ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Excellent numeracy, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Personal attributes such as being innovative, resourceful, and trustworthy, with the ability to work independently.
How to Apply
For the position of Senior Personnel Practitioner: Human Resource Administration, please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) / National Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification.Relevant experience within Human Resource Administration.
Knowledge of HR related standards, practices, processes and procedures, Structure and functioning of the Department, Business functions and processes of the Department, Change Management, Knowledge of PERSAL.
Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, collective agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act.
Condition of service regulations and procedures.
Skills: Basic numeracy, Interpersonal skills, General administration and organisational skills, Interpretation of policies, Ability to work with confidential information, Ability to work within specific timeframes, Ability to undertake basic research/gather information and Computer Literacy.
Personal Attributes: Innovative, Resourceful, Analytical Thinking, people oriented, Trustworthy, Assertive, Hard-working, Self-motivated, Ability to work independently.
Job Duties
Implement and execute service benefits functions-: Process all Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF) matters, Implement Government Employees Housing scheme (GEHS) in line with applicable PSCBC Resolutions, Administer state subsidized medical contributions, Administer long service recognition and injury on duty, Render an effective HR advisory service to management and employees, Approve transactions on PERSAL according to delegations, Facilitate implementation of circulars and directives from the DPSA, Ensure policy compliance on all service benefits and conditions matters.Process personnel appointments, transfers, promotions, service terminations and retirements-: Administer the appointments and service terminations, Facilitate the payment of relocation cost of employees, ensure that matters relating resettlement expenditure are prepared well.
Capture, process and monitor personnel related transactions on PERSAL.
Ensure effective administration of leave in the regional office-: Ensure effective conducting of leave audits, prepare files for Auditors, Render support with the timeously identification and processing of incapacity cases, attend to queries related to leave and approval of leave.
Ensure effective record management of personnel information and provide reports on conditions of service-: Supervise maintenance of the database, ensure that all personnel files are filed in HR registry, keep updated records on all HRA activities, supervise activities in registry, Prepare and consolidate reports on human resources administration matters.
