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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR ADMINISTRATION

Department of Traditional Affairs

Salary band

R 487 197

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

2026/17

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About this role

Department

Department of Traditional Affairs

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

Requirements

A three year Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 plus at least 5 years’ extensive relevant experience in HR conditions of service. PERSAL certificate in Leave Administration / Personnel Administration. Knowledge and experience of working on the PERSAL system. A valid driver’s licence. Generic & process competencies: Computer literacy, communication skills (verbal & written), report writing skills, presentation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, and Communication skills (Verbal and written). Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding Service Benefits Directives, Procurement processes and procedures, HRA policies and related legislation, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Treasury Regulations, PSCBC Resolutions, PERSAL System, Income Tax Act, Protection of Personal Information.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Facilitate the administration and implementation of service conditions and benefits with regard to: Salary administration and matters related thereto ex-gratia payments, Homeowner and rental allowances, Resettlement expenditures and state guarantees, Service terminations and pension enquiries, Garnishee orders administration, Injuries on duty, Medical-Aid allowance SMS and MMS package structuring. Manage and facilitate leave dispensation, including the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the procedure on ill health and temporary incapacity leave (PILIR):- Implement leave benefits on PERSAL, Quality assure leave applications, Conduct leave reconciliations, Coordinate the submission of all PILIR applications to the Health Risk Manager, Liaise with the Health Risk Manager on PILIR cases, Compile quarterly reports to the DPSA, Monitor and evaluate the PILIR processes and compliance. Coordinate and facilitate service benefits and leave information sessions. Manage human 80 resources records and registry services. Contribute to the development of HR service benefits policies and guidelines. Submit monthly/quarterly reports on conditions of service and leave management to the Head of HRM.

Enquiries

Ms L Motlhala Te l N o : (012) 0653428

Notes

NB: Persons with disabilities and youth are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

2026-09-11T23:59:00+02:00

About human resources and people management roles in South Africa

Human Resources professionals are in demand across all sectors of the South African economy. In the public service, HR posts are advertised regularly at salary levels 7 to 12, covering everything from HR clerks to Chief Directors of Human Resources. Labour Relations is a particularly in-demand HR specialism in South Africa given the complexity of the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and the Employment Equity Act. Familiarity with PERSAL (the government HR system) is essential for most public sector HR roles.

·For government HR roles, experience with PERSAL is listed as a key requirement. Include this explicitly on your CV if you have it.
·Labour relations specialists need current knowledge of recent CCMA and Labour Court decisions and the applicable legislation.
·SABPP (South African Board for People Practices) registration is increasingly expected for senior HR posts.
·Learning and development roles often require experience with SETA processes, workplace skills plans, and annual training reports.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Traditional Affairs. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·A three year Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 plus at least 5 years’ extensive relevant experience in HR conditions of service
  • ·PERSAL certificate in Leave Administration / Personnel Administration
  • ·Knowledge and experience of working on the PERSAL system
  • ·A valid driver’s licence
  • ·Generic & process competencies: Computer literacy, communication skills (verbal & written), report writing skills, presentation skills, Problem solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, and Communication skills (Verbal and written)
  • ·Technical competencies: Knowledge and understanding Service Benefits Directives, Procurement processes and procedures, HRA policies and related legislation, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Treasury Regulations, PSCBC Resolutions, PERSAL System, Income Tax Act, Protection of Personal Information

Key Duties

  • ·The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Facilitate the administration and implementation of service conditions and benefits with regard to: Salary administration and matters related thereto ex-gratia payments
  • ·Homeowner and rental allowances
  • ·Resettlement expenditures and state guarantees
  • ·Service terminations and pension enquiries
  • ·Garnishee orders administration
  • ·Injuries on duty
  • ·Medical-Aid allowance SMS and MMS package structuring
  • ·Manage and facilitate leave dispensation
  • ·including the implementation
  • ·monitoring and evaluation of the procedure on ill health and temporary incapacity leave (PILIR):- Implement leave benefits on PERSAL

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to dtarecruit202617@cogta.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 487 197. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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