Senior Human Resource Practitioner at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management. Three (3) years’ experience in the field of Human Resource Management. One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience in Human Resource Management will serve as an added advantage.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Extensive knowledge and understanding of public service, collective agreement and other related legislation. Applicants must be in possession of PERSAL certificates and working experience on the PERSAL system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience of recruitment, selection and appointments. Experience of OSD appointment procedures, pension administration as well as conditions of service matters, i.e. leave, housing allowances, policy on incapacity leave, ill health retirement (PILIR), upgrades, appointment and other allowances. Extensive exposure to OSD. Work under pressure. Computer literacy.

Duties

• The supervision of the pension administration unit, implementation of GEPF regulations and processes, verify pension cases on PCM system. Maintenance of database regarding condition of service-related matters. Maintain applicable databases related to Human Resource.
• Facilitate the implementation of HR Policies, strategies, procedures and practices relating to Human Resource Management. Provide advisory services to all regional staff, line and senior management.
• Liaison with National Treasury and Compensation Commissioner, Monitoring and evaluation of all HR Transaction processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff. 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. Capture and approve HR transactions on PERSAL System.