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HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER

Department of Water and Sanitation · Mbombela

Closing date: 30 October 2026
Reference: 301026/29
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 Water and Sanitation Location: Mbombela Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07) Requirements: A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. A minimum of one (1) year experience in Human Resources Administration. Practical, extensive knowledge and experience of PERSAL system. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge of the HR legislative prescripts. Knowledge and understanding of human resources policies and circulars. Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of DPSA Circulars, resolutions and guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Specific Dispensation. Computer literacy. Basic knowledge of financial management and of PFMA. Problem Solving, creativity, interpersonal and analytical skills. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Ability to maintain confidentiality, loyalty and be a team player. Ability to travel and work extra hours. Duties: Administration of conditions of service matters i.e. Leave, Housing, Medical, Service Terminations, Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill Health Retirement (PILIR), Appointments, acting appointment, Injury on Duty (IOD, Long Service recognition, Overtime, Pension including S-Cases, Allowances or etc. Approve transactions on PERSAL. Implement pay progressions, performance bonuses, grade progressions etc. Render a professional advisory and liaison service to line functionaries. Administer the Recruitment and Selection process. Administer pensions including S-cases. Handling of documents and maintaining confidentiality. Enquiries: Ms FM Mkhwanazi Tel No: (013) 759 7515 / Ms PC Ngwamba Tel No: (013) 759 7446 / Mr E Pinga Tel No: (013) 759 7575 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

✓A relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification
✓A minimum of one (1) year experience in Human Resources Administration
✓Practical, extensive knowledge and experience of PERSAL system
✓The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
✓Knowledge of the HR legislative prescripts
✓Knowledge and understanding of human resources policies and circulars
✓Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of DPSA Circulars, resolutions and guidelines
✓Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Specific Dispensation
✓Computer literacy
✓Basic knowledge of financial management and of PFMA

Key responsibilities

•Administration of conditions of service matters i
•Leave, Housing, Medical, Service Terminations, Policy on Incapacity Leave and Ill Health Retirement (PILIR), Appointments, acting appointment, Injury on Duty (IOD, Long Service recognition, Overtime, Pension including S-Cases, Allowances or etc
•Approve transactions on PERSAL
•Implement pay progressions, performance bonuses, grade progressions etc
•Render a professional advisory and liaison service to line functionaries
•Administer the Recruitment and Selection process
•Administer pensions including S-cases
•Handling of documents and maintaining confidentiality