Senior Personnel Practitioner: Human Resource Training – Kimberley – Department Of Public Service And Administration

About the Role

The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a Senior Personnel Practitioner specializing in Human Resource Training to join its Kimberley Regional Office. This pivotal role is crucial in enhancing skills development within the community, ensuring that individuals have the necessary training and support to excel in their careers. By facilitating educational opportunities, this position plays an integral part in building a more skilled workforce and supports the public service’s commitment to equitable and accessible training for all South Africans.

In your daily activities, you will coordinate various training programs, manage skills audits, and support the development of individual and workplace skills plans. This role not only benefits the organization but also empowers individuals in the Kimberley area to pursue their career aspirations, ensuring that the local workforce is prepared and competitive.

About the Department

The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to fostering an efficient, effective, and accountable public service. Its mission is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of South Africa while upholding the values of integrity, professionalism, and service excellence. Working within this department means you are contributing to the enhancement of public service delivery, which ultimately benefits communities across the nation.

What You’ll Do

• Support the skills development process to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the skills audit of regional competencies and help develop individual development plans.
• Implement and maintain the workplace skills plan and contribute to the development of training plans and reports.
• Manage learnership and internship processes, ensuring equitable access to training opportunities.
• Facilitate induction programs and oversee the certification of successful learners.
• Maintain the skills development database and compile training statistics.
• Provide secretarial support to regional education, development, and training committees.
• Assist with the administration of study support, including the allocation and management of bursaries.
• Facilitate and monitor performance management processes, offering support to supervisors and managers.
• Analyze trends related to performance management and support the integration of these processes with HR functions.

What You’ll Need

• A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Relevant experience in training and development practices.
• Strong knowledge of HR development standards and regulatory frameworks, including the Skills Development Act.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret policies, and conduct basic research.
• Proficiency in computer utilization and general administration skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently in stressful situations.
• A people-oriented and self-motivated approach, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

How to Apply

For the Kimberley Regional Office, please refer to the application instructions below.