HR PRACTITIONER: PLACEMENT ADMINISTRATION

National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. 1-2 years’ experience in human resource environment. PERSAL knowledge will be an added advantage. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies and attributes: Basic knowledge of HR policies and procedures. LOGIS administration. Understanding of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of clerical and administrative processes. Basic financial administration. Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination with regard to HR. Placement payment. Listening skills. Numeracy. Knowledge of placement policy and processes. Knowledge of HR mandates on placement payments. Relevant PERSAL functions. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations and related HR policies and procedures.

Administer transfer related benefits at placements. Receive, check and process requests for transfer related benefits: Interim accommodation, removal of furniture, payment of bond fees, payment of the relocation claim, pre-visit. Implementation of policies and procedures. Apply HR placement policies and procedures when dealing with all transfer related benefits. Monitor and follow- up of payments. Keep a register/database of all placement payment requests. Liaise with relevant stakeholders timely processing of payments. Respond to queries from employees regarding their payments. Provide general admin support. Maintain and update records, files and databases related to HR placement payments. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) accessible on the link provided below and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s licence is not applicable to applicants with a disability. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

PSV Circular 39 of 2026, Post 39/03