Principal Personnel Officer : HRO

The Department of Employment and Labour; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Pretoria is seeking a Principal Personnel Officer to lead recruitment and administration of employee benefits. Candidates must hold a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and have at least one year of relevant experience. Strong skills in communication, organization, and computer literacy are essential. The position offers an opportunity to supervise HR activities and handle administrative inquiries.

Qualifications

• One (1) year functional experience in Human Resources Management.
• Knowledge of all labour legislation and Departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer Recruitment and Selection processes within the Department.
• Administer employee service benefits and handle HR administration inquiries.
• Supervise all the resources of the division.

Skills

Computer literacy

Planning and organising

Time management

Innovative

Communication

Interviewing

Listening

Interpersonal

Accuracy

Data capturing

Problem solving

Supervisory

Education

Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management

Job description

Job title: Principal Personnel Officer : HRO

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: November 07, 2025

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REQUIREMENTS

• Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree
• (NQF7) in Human Resources Management.
• One (1) year functional experience in Human Resources Management.

Knowledge

• All labour legislation, Departmental policies and procedures, Departmental guidelines and directives, Public service regulations, Batho Pele Principles, PERSAL, CORE.

Skills

• Computer literacy, Planning and organising, Time management, Innovative, Communication, Interviewing, Listening, Interpersonal, Accuracy, Data capturing, Problem solving, Supervisory.

DUTIES

• Administer Recruitment and Selection processes within the Department.
• Administer Service Benefits of employees such as leave, service termination and housing. Handle human resource administration enquiries.
• Supervise all the resources of the division.

CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2025

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