Senior Human Resource Practitioner at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management or a relevant qualification with a major in Human Resource Management. Three (3) to four (4) years’ experience in specialisation in recruitment and selection and OSD appointment procedures. Experience in developing and managing data tracking systems and reporting on the progress of filling of posts.
• Knowledge and experience in drafting reports and submissions. Knowledge and experience of administrative, clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge and understanding of human resource management legislation, policies, practices, procedures and human resource planning. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Understanding of socio-economic and development issues. Extensive exposure to OSD recruitment processes, verifications and knowledge and understanding of the OSD framework. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.

Duties

• Facilitate recruitment and selection processes. Prepare detailed schedules (long list), score sheets and applications from the Z83 application system. Supply statistics regarding employment equity. Facilitate the shortlisting and interview processes. Draft appointment submissions and route for approval. Render a human resource advisory service to line managers on recruitment and selection. Ensure that OSD appointments are done in compliance with the OSD Framework. Ensure personal suitability checks.
• Ensure the promotion of effective human resource management. Ensure that policies / legislation / prescripts are followed and complied with during the recruitment and selection process. Monitoring and evaluation of all HR processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff. Coordinate and conduct investigations of human resource-related problems and advise management accordingly. Management of human resources, which includes staff and work allocation to subordinates. Management of the recruitment and selection database.