PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Environment Johannesburg is seeking an HR Officer with 1–2 years of Human Resource Management experience. The role requires a Matric with a National Diploma or Degree in HRM/Public Administration and a valid driver’s license.

You will handle adverts, shortlisting, interviews, and appointments while coordinating SAP/PERSAL tasks and maintaining records. Key duties include managing leave, ensuring compliance with HR policies, compiling reports, and supporting remuneration and benefit

Qualifications

• Matric plus ND (NQF 6) or degree (NQF 7) in HRM/Public Admin.
• 1–2 years in Human Resource Management.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft adverts and post vacancies when funded.
• Administer shortlisting and interview processes.
• Prepare appointment/termination mandates and checks.
• Coordinate leave capture in SAP and verify in PERSAL.
• Maintain HR records and compile monthly/annual reports.
• Support HR campaigns and employee benefits processes.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Persal

SAP

Time management

Education

National Diploma (NQF 6) in HR Management

Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration

Tools

Persal

SAP

Job description

Requirements :

• Matric plus National Diploma(NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management /Industrial Psychology/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 1-2 years of experience in Human Resource Management. A valid driver's license. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of Resources Systems(Persal/SAP), Public Service Regulations, Public Services Act, Employment Equity Act, White Paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relation Act, Public Financial Management Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). SKILLS : Communication (Verbal and written), computer literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), Innovation/Creative, Presentation, Responsiveness, Report writing, Time Management, Organizing and Planning, Financial management, Policy analysis, Problem solving.

Duties :

• Prepare draft adverts, advertise vacant and funded post as and when vacated. Draft memos for recruitment process, offer letters and regret letters. Administer the Shortlisting and interview processes. Prepare mandates for appointments, promotions, tranfers and terminations. Conduct suitability checks. Compile mandates for the process of employee benefits. Coordinate payment of long service. Facilitate the process of resettlement. Coordinate logistical arrangements for long service awards. Coordinate HR awareness campaigns. Assist lower level employees with capturing of leave on SAP, Verification of Leave interfaced on PERSAL, Auditing of Leave. Appoint new officials on SAP and termination of exit employees. Prepare PILIR applications for submitting to the Health Risk Manager. Coordinate the completion of termination documents, Compile mandates and submit to e-gov for implementation. Facilitate exit interviews. Facilitate the completion of exit and benefit forms. Submit pension documents to Government Employee Pension Fund. Maintain records and statistics on HR , provide monthly report. Provide the information required for compilation of annual reports, quarterly reports , HR plan.

Notes :

• Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer and intends to promote equity through filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment / promotion will promote the achievement of employment equity within the department will receive preference, in particular designated groups (coloured's, Indians, whites and persons with disability.)

Employer :

• Department of Environment

Location :

• Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date :

• 18-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus National Diploma(NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Do you have 1-2 years of experience in Human Resource Management.

Do you have a valid driver's license.