PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL AND SYSTEM

Department of Education; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading department seeks a Principal Personnel Officer for establishment control and system administration. Responsibilities include verifying post establishment requests and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Candidates must have Grade 12 and relevant experience, with strong interpersonal and administrative skills. Join us in making a difference in the public education sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in establishment administration.
• Knowledge of PERSAL and CORE systems.
• Valid driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer post establishment administration services.
• Verify correctness of post establishment requests.
• Supervise and manage leave and performance of subordinates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project Management

Conflict Management

Supervisory Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Job description

PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL AND SYSTEM

• Reference Number : refs/022842
• Directorate : HRTS
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R 325 101 per annum
• Enquiries : Ms Grace Majola Tel No: [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in establishment administration. Knowledge of PERSAL, Knowledge of CORE, Establishment Control, Public Service Regulations, Collective Agreements, Basic Condition of Employment Act and all relevant legislative framework that governs all HR related policies and Procedures within Human Resource in the Public Sector. Good Interpersonal skills and communications skills (Verbal and Written). Administrative, Analytical and organizational skills, Project Management skills, Conflict management, Supervisory Skills and computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and long hours during audit process. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• To effectively implement and administer organization and post establishment administration services. Verify the correctness of post establishment changes request. Establish control and monitoring mechanisms to ensure efficient and effective implementation of post establishment. Generate and analyses reports with regards to special THRS projects and other establishment administration related functions. Ensure the implementation of all departmental Transversal HR Policies, strategies and procedures to ensure adherence by Departmental Personnel. Render an effective HR advisory service to management and employees in the department. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation. Supervise, approve post establishment transactions, provide training, manage leave and assess the performance of subordinates.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa House, Johannesburg, Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg 2001, or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in establishment administration?

Do you have a valid South African drivers’ license?

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.