About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is thrilled to announce a vacancy for the position of Senior Personnel Practitioner: Recruitment & Planning, located at the Pretoria Regional Office. This pivotal role plays a crucial part in ensuring that the department attracts and retains top talent to further enhance public service in South Africa. As a Senior Personnel Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of implementing effective recruitment strategies that shape the workforce of the future, directly impacting the community and ensuring that the government operates efficiently.
In this role, you will facilitate the entire recruitment process including advertising roles, managing applications, and conducting interviews. Your expertise will ensure that the department adheres to employment equity standards and remains compliant with relevant legislation. The work you do will not only promote a culture of excellence within the department but also contribute to building a more effective and responsive government for the citizens of Pretoria and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to delivering quality public services through efficient infrastructure development and maintenance. With a commitment to transparency and accountability, the department plays a significant role in enhancing the lives of South Africans by ensuring that public buildings and facilities are safe, accessible, and conducive to serving citizens effectively. Working here means being part of a mission-driven team committed to the principles of public service and community well-being.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate and implement the advertising process for new job openings.
- Process staff requisition forms and motivations for posts to be advertised.
- Draft and publish job advertisements in line with departmental standards.
- Oversee recruitment and selection processes, ensuring effectiveness and compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of applications and develop applicant profiles.
- Coordinate the invitation of shortlisted candidates for interviews.
- Represent Human Resources during the shortlisting and interview stages.
- Communicate with successful candidates and facilitate the compilation of appointment letters.
- Develop and maintain the human resource plan, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.
- Promote employment equity and support related initiatives.
- Supervise and guide staff to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with HR standards.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) in Human Resource Management or a related field.
- Comprehensive experience in Human Resource Recruitment.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Understanding of HR recruitment standards, practices, and related legislation.
- Proficiency in PERSAL and knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act.
- Strong advisory, supervisory, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
How to Apply
For the position of Senior Personnel Practitioner: Recruitment & Planning, please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Human Resource Management or related field of study.Appropriate years of working experience in Human Resource Recruitment.
A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge: Standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR Recruitment.
Structure and functioning of the Department, Public Service Act and Regulations.
Employment Equity Act.
Knowledge of PERSAL.
Basic Condition Act.
Public Finance Management Act.
Codes of Remuneration.
Conflict Management.
Project Management.
Skills: Numeracy.
Interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Advisory skills.
Supervisory skills.
General administration and organization skills.
Computer utilization.
Analytical thinking.
Problem solving skills.
Communication and report writing abilities.
Personal Attributes: Creative.
Ability to work under stressful situations.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
People Orientated, Punctuality, Assertive, Hard-working, Self- motivated, Ability to work independently.
Job Duties
Facilitate and implement advertising process.Receive and implement staff requisitions forms and motivation for posts to be advertised.
Facilitate the drafting of advertisements.
Implementation of recruitment and selection processes.
Keep records of application.
Sorting of received applications.
Ensure development of applicant’s profiles.
Facilitate the invitation of shortlisted applicants.
Represent Human Resources during shortlisting and interviews of shortlisted applicants.
Communicate with successful applicants.
Verify results, certificates and qualifications.
Facilitate the compilation of appointment letters.
Facilitate personal planning requirements.
Compile, maintain and communicate the human resource plan.
Undertake the human resource assessments as prescribed.
Promote the achievement of employment equity and support the employment equity plan.
Keep abreast of changes in employment legislation and ensure that related HR processes are aligned thereto.
Supervise employees to ensure effective delivery service.
Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
Advice and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work.
Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
