Assistant Director: HRM Information Systems REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/49/2026 (HRA) at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 qualification in HR/ HR Systems as recognised by SAQA, successfully passed the PERSAL Controller training exam and have at least 3 years’ administrative experience in the PERSAL Administration environment and a valid code 08 driver’s licence.
• Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: - Operation of HR Systems (PERSAL etc.); Knowledge of Public Service Act/ Regulations; Departmental Policies; Understanding HRM practices in the Public Service; Public Service reporting procedures and work environment;
• Investigation into and policy development processes; Interpretation of legislation, policies and statistics; Computer based Human Resource Management Information systems; understanding of all prescripts, practices and procedures. interpretation and application of policies/ legislation; problem solving and analytical thinking; financial management; team building; manipulation of information to compile reports; project management; presentation and facilitation silks; motivation /leadership skills and negotiation skills; good communication skills (verbal & written) with internal and external personnel, Office of the Priemer, auditors, management and staff of the department and Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, PERSAL). 

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a Departmental HRM information system with the following responsibilities: -

• Maintain an appropriate HR information system for the department; Manage the departmental PERSAL system; Provide analytical reports;
• Manage the provisioning and allocation of posts; Provide advice and guidance and input to policy; Manage the resources of the Division.