HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER SUPERVISOR: RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND SALARY ADMINISTRATION (X2 POSTS)

This advertisement invites applications for two supervisory human resource officer posts within the provincial public service, one based at the North Service Centre in Richards Bay and the other at the South Service Centre in Hilton. The successful candidates will be responsible for leading the recruitment, selection and salary administration functions within their respective service centres. This is a hands-on supervisory role that requires a blend of operational HR expertise, knowledge of public service employment frameworks, and the ability to manage a team while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and directives.

Applicants must hold a Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate, supported by formal PERSAL management or administration courses, and possess a valid driver's licence. At least three years of experience in a recruitment and salary administration environment is required. A thorough working knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, DPSA directives on HR management and development, PERSAL functions, departmental and provincial HR policies, bargaining chamber resolutions, the Employee Performance and Management System, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, the White Paper on Transformation of the Public Service, the SMS Handbook and the Guide for Members of the Executive is essential. The role also demands strong communication, leadership, conflict management, planning, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, computer, facilitation, presentation, interpersonal, time management, report writing, project planning and policy analysis skills, together with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

The core duties include supervising and coordinating recruitment and selection services, overseeing HR provisioning, administering salary administration processes, providing input into HR policies, procedures and plans, and supervising the resources of the section. This means the post holder will be expected to manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, ensure accurate and timeous salary administration, guide staff, and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices within the service centre.

Candidates should also be aware of the broader application conditions. Manual applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form, and shortlisted candidates will be required to produce certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before the interview. All shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments, one practical and one integrity-based. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority. The department encourages the use of its online e-recruitment system, and assistance is available at designated online application centres. Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. These posts offer an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take on a supervisory role within a structured public service environment.