PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

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

Job summary

The Department of Education is looking for a Principal Personnel Officer in Johannesburg to manage human resource administration services. This role requires extensive knowledge in personnel administration on PERSAL, strong interpersonal and administrative skills, and at least 3-5 years of relevant HR experience. Successful applicants will coordinate various HR functions, assist with personnel administration, and ensure compliance with public sector HR policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant HR experience.
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Collective Agreements.
• A valid driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision of all personnel administration services.
• Quality assure completed retirement packs for employees.
• Compile monthly statistical and management reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Tools

PERSAL

Job description

PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

• Reference Number : refs/022823
• Directorate : HRTS
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 325 101 per annum

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3- 5 years relevant experience in the HR working environment. in HR working environment. Knowledge of PERSAL, Public Service Regulations, Collective Agreements and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures within Human Resource in the public sector. Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written). Administrative, analytical and organizational skills. Supervisory skills and Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure and long hours. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Coordinate the provision of all personnel administration services on Persal for SMS and MMS members. Support implementation of appointments of PERSAL for SMS and MMS members. Facilitate the processing of Homeowners’ allowance. Facilitate the processing of resettlement and relocation costs, medical aid, long services, pension benefits and payment of leave gratuity for SMS and MMS members. Facilitate the processing of overtime, transfers, debt management, qualifications bonus, acting allowance and salary administration for SMS and MMS members. Provide support on directorates regarding leave management and update leave register on Persal and Employment Self Service (ESS). Update of resignation transactions on electronic database for tracking and the personnel file for SMS and MMS members. Approve/ Disapprove conditions of service transactions on Persal. Support the implementation of termination transactions on Persal and ensure current and update records on Persal. Advise GDF on debt not captured on Persal. Quality assures the completed and signed retirement pack from the Employee retiring. Submit completed exit questionnaire to notify Performance Management Development on resignation for intervention. Train Office/District based employees on the completion of documents and the termination policy for the following: Resignation. Contract expiry. Retirement. Death. Misconduct. Ill Health retirement. Early retirement. Severance package. Exit interviews. Co Ordinate reporting lines as well as appointment of SMS and MMS members on ESS Provide a Human Resource advisory on conditions of services to all departmental personnel. Support the collation of the appointment, leave, exit and another transversal HR needs from the district/ client and respond thereto. Facilitate information sharing sessions for all the personnel in the Department. Compile monthly statistical reports and management reports. Ensure effective, efficient supervision of staff. And coordinate the signing of job descriptions. Conduct performance reviews. Assist in the provisioning of stationery and office supplies.

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- 5 years relevant experience in the HR working environment?

Do you have a valid driver’s 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.