PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent department is seeking a Personnel Practitioner to join their Human Resource Management team in Johannesburg. You will be responsible for various HR functions, from recruitment to benefits administration and ensuring compliance with public service regulations. Ideal candidates must have a relevant degree or diploma and experience in the HR field. This role offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to contribute to the department's mission of promoting equity and transformation in the public service.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Bachelor’s in HR Management.
• 1-2 years experience in HR Management.
• Persal knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update HR databases and compile mandates for benefits.
• Facilitate recruitment, appointments, promotions, and terminations.
• Conduct background checks and administer leave processes.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Good communication skills

Financial Management

Policy Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

National Diploma (NQF Level 6)

Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER

• Reference Number : refs/022944
• Directorate : HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R325 101.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Thili Mashau, Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Persal Knowledge will be an advantage. Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment.COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy, Good communication (verbal and written) skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act (PSA), Pubic Service Regulation (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), White Paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Human Resource Systems (Persal/ BAS/ etc), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relation Act, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), PERSAL and other HR information management systems. • Innovative/ Creative, Responsiveness, Report writing, Time management, Organizing and Planning, Financial Management, Policy Analysis and Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills.

Duties :

• Update databases for exits appointments and recruitment. Compile mandates for theprocess of employee benefits, payments of monthly cash reward for the long service employees. Facilitate the process of pension pay-out and leave gratuity to officials who exited the Department. Facilitate Human Resources awareness and attendance of HR Related Forums. Draft memos for recruitment process, offer letters and regret letters. Prepare draft adverts, advertise vacant and funded post as and when vacated. Administer the Shortlisting and Interview processes. Prepare mandates for appointments, promotions, transfers, and terminations. Administer the process of Resettlement. Conduct background checks. Capturing of Leave via SAP Backend. Verification of Leave interfaced on PERSAL. Auditing of Leave. Appointment of new officials on SAP and termination of exit employees. Prepare PILIR and ill health retirement applications for submitting to the Health Risk Manager. Submit information for audit as per request.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management?

Do you have Persal Knowledge?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.