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HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER

Department of Social Development · HSRC Building

Closing date
30 October 2026
Reference
V1/D/2026
Salary band
R 338 106
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Social Development Directorate: Human Resources Management Location: HSRC Building, Pretoria Salary: R338 106 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. Requirements: A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration including PERSAL Certificates: Post Establishment Administration PLUS 1-2 years’ experience in Human Resource Information Management within PERSAL Establishment environment. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge and understanding of relevant department HR Policies. Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and Vulindlela Systems. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA requirements for Personnel Expenditure Reporting. Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Information Security standard. Knowledge and understanding of compensation analysis. Knowledge and understanding of Organizational Design Principles. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of MS Excel. Knowledge and understanding of HRBP tool. Knowledge and understanding of Code of Remunerations. Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulation and Directives. Knowledge and Understanding of Labour Relations Act. Knowledge and understanding of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge and understanding of PAIA and POPIA. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal). Office management and Administration. Computer Literacy. Client Liaison. Analytical. Financial administration. Report writing. People management. Planning and organizing. Problem solving. Numeracy. Client orientation and customer focus. Report writing. Policy analysis and implementation. Project administration. Facilitation and presentation. Attributes: Good interpersonal relation. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Innovative and creative. Independent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and integrity. Duties: Administer PERSAL establishment within the department. Monitor and align the department’s staff establishment on PERSAL according to the approved organisational structure. Collate HR information and assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports on HR activities. Render an effective HR advisory and support services to employees with regards to HR information and post establishment. Render support service to Capacity Assessment and Human Resource Planning. Application instructions: Applicants must use this link below to access DSAC E-Recruitment System. https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 20

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Requirements

  • ✓A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Human Resources Management/ Public Management/ Public Administration including PERSAL Certificates: Post Establishment Administration PLUS 1-2 years’ experience in Human Resource Information Management within PERSAL Establishment environment
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of relevant department HR Policies
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of PERSAL and Vulindlela Systems
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of PFMA requirements for Personnel Expenditure Reporting
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of Minimum Information Security standard
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of compensation analysis
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of Organizational Design Principles
  • ✓Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector

Key responsibilities

  • •Administer PERSAL establishment within the department
  • •Monitor and align the department’s staff establishment on PERSAL according to the approved organisational structure
  • •Collate HR information and assist with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual statistics and reports on HR activities
  • •Render an effective HR advisory and support services to employees with regards to HR information and post establishment
  • •Render support service to Capacity Assessment and Human Resource Planning

About Department of Social Development

Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.

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