The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is responsible for early childhood development, primary and secondary school education in the province. Our primary objectives are to improve the language and mathematics skills of learners; to improve matric results; and improve access to quality education in poor communities.
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HR Practitioner: Recruitment and Selection:Systems and Administration
National Senior Certificate, or equivalent and a relevant 3 year qualification. 3 years' relevant experience in talent sourcing and administration.
DUTIES :
Compile advertisements and placement thereof in applicable media: Write/create an advert in line with job description and job evaluation. Create Provincial and DPSA bulletin. Compile newspaper adverts. Request for publication in various media (internally via Directorate: Corporate Communication). Attend to all queries relating to adverts and advise in this regard. Facilitate and advise on the recruitment process (inclusive of e-recruitment procedures): Receive applications per post from the service provider. Control the applications against final lists to ensure 100% reconciliation. Transmit applications with supporting HR documentation to selection committees. Liaise with OD regarding competency assessment process (level 9 and higher). Co-ordinate a data base of all relevant recruitment information. Facilitate and advise on the selection process, inclusive of interviews and personnel suitability checks in respect of all nominated candidates. Compile integrated and individual short-list grids. Prepare the interview file with all relevant documentation. Inform relevant managers of their responsibility to assist and support the shortlisting process. Render logistical arrangements i.e. accommodation/flights, preparing agenda’s and informing the candidates of the interview details.
Attend preparatory meetings with line manager/chair/panel. Render secretariat function during actual interviews. Monitor procedures and processes during actual interview and advise accordingly. Draft submission and appointment letters in respect of nominated candidates: Compile post-interview submissions for approval by relevant manager. Submit the approved submission to the relevant line manager. Submit relevant documentation to the appointment section. Co-ordinate the data base with relevant information regarding submission letters, appointment letters, nomination and assumption of duty letters. Provide a capacity building and talent sourcing advisory service:
Conduct capacity building information sessions at department components. Maintain and update talent sourcing procedures and manuals. Render general recruitment advisory service. Perform managerial / supervisory tasks: Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff. Motivate, train and guide staff. Manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of staff. Monitor information capacity building. Promote sound labour relations. Maintain discipline. Give strategic direction to and manage policy issues with regard to the functions of the components under his/her command. Allocate duties to personnel, monitoring outcomes and instituting the necessary corrective measures to address deviations from standards. Determine workflow requirements.
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