HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: TALENT SOURCING
Department of the Premier · western cape · Department of the Premier
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- DOTP 96/2026
- Salary band
- R 586 501
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of the Premier Location: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government Salary: R413 001 - R586 501 per annum (Level 08) Requirements: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (B-Degree or Higher qualification) majoring in HRM/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resources/ Social Sciences / Humanities/ Public and Business Management Science or related field; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to 230 transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with reference to the: Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995, Public Service Act, 1994, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997, other related legislation, Recruitment and Selection processes, Recruitment Systems. Data management. Skills needed: Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills; Consultative skills and effective Problem solving; Networking working with people and ability to meet customer expectations, Computer Literacy, Project management. Duties: Provide capacity building and advice in terms of the recruitment and selection processes. Response handling of applications; Identify, address and resolve recruitment selection delays; Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists; Create competency-based interview questions; Responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews; Finalize interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations; Maintenance of the recruitment and selection database; Execute high standard of quality in all operational work; Dealing with inquiries from clients and applicants; Facilitate and provide professional advice on the sourcing of talent across various professions, inclusive of shortlisting, interview processes and verification's (personnel suitability checks) and the appointment decision, as well as the issuing of employment offers; Ensure recruitment and selection data integrity and report on any irregularities; Communication across various levels regarding e-recruit processes; Advising Senior and Executive management on the recruitment and selection process and best talent. Administer and maintain the recruitment and selection system and provide a support service. Coordinate recruitment and selection information for reporting and monitoring purposes. Perform supervisory functions. Application instructions: ; Identify, address and resolve recruitment selection delays; Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists; Create competency-based interview questions; Responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews; Finalize interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations; Maintenance of the recruitment and selection data
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1. Check your match
Match your CV to the 9 listed requirements using truthful examples from work, study, volunteering or projects.
2. Prepare only what is needed
Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.
3. Tailor your evidence
Use the 10 listed responsibilities to choose your strongest relevant examples before you apply.
4. Submit and keep a record
Use the email address in the official advert. Write a clear subject line with the role and reference DOTP 96/2026, then attach only the documents requested.
Requirements
- ✓Appropriate 3-year National Diploma (B-Degree or Higher qualification) majoring in HRM/ Industrial Psychology/ Human Resources/ Social Sciences / Humanities/ Public and Business Management Science or related field
- ✓A minimum of 1 year relevant experience in a Recruitment and Selection environment
- ✓A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence
- ✓NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to 230 transport, may also apply
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and Provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management with reference to the: Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act (LRA), 66 of 1995, Public Service Act, 1994, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) 75 of 1997, other related legislation, Recruitment and Selection processes, Recruitment Systems
- ✓Data management
- ✓Skills needed: Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
- ✓Consultative skills and effective Problem solving
- ✓Networking working with people and ability to meet customer expectations, Computer Literacy, Project management
Key responsibilities
- •Provide capacity building and advice in terms of the recruitment and selection processes
- •Response handling of applications
- •Identify, address and resolve recruitment selection delays
- •Facilitate and advise on the compiling of shortlists
- •Create competency-based interview questions
- •Responsible for logistical arrangements for interviews
- •Finalize interview processes through competency assessments/proficiency tests and nominations
- •Maintenance of the recruitment and selection database
- •Execute high standard of quality in all operational work
- •Dealing with inquiries from clients and applicants