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PRINCIPAL PERSONNEL OFFICER: PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Employment and Labour · Head Office

Closing date
16 October 2026
Reference
HR4/26/09/11HO
Salary band
R 338 106
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 9 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Employment and Labour Location: Head Office, Pretoria Salary: R338 106 per annum Requirements: Three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management / Development / Training & Development / Management of Training / Public Management. One (1) years functional experience in Performance Management. Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele principles, Public Financial Management Act, Performance Management and Development Policies and Directives, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations. Skills: Computer Literacy, Communication skills, Interpersonal Relations, Facilitation, Report writing, Minutes taking, Basic Project Management. Duties: Facilitate performance agreements and performance assessments in the Department. Verify and quality check submitted performance agreements and assessment reports on the Electronic Performance Management system and provide a report to the supervisor. Provide secretariat and logistical support for PMDS committees meetings. Produce goods and services for Sub-Directorate Performance Management & Committee Services. Responsible for administration of performance management on the online system. Application instructions: The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs- HQ29@labour.gov.za Enquiries: Mr M Ratau Tel No: (012) 309 4605 Notes: EE targets: African Males, Coloured Males, Indian Females, White Males and Females. Closing Date: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓Three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6)/ Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resource Management / Development / Training & Development / Management of Training / Public Management
  • ✓One (1) years functional experience in Performance Management
  • ✓Knowledge: Departmental policies and procedures, Batho Pele principles, Public Financial Management Act, Performance Management and Development Policies and Directives, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations
  • ✓Skills: Computer Literacy, Communication skills, Interpersonal Relations, Facilitation, Report writing, Minutes taking, Basic Project Management

Key responsibilities

  • •Facilitate performance agreements and performance assessments in the Department
  • •Verify and quality check submitted performance agreements and assessment reports on the Electronic Performance Management system and provide a report to the supervisor
  • •Provide secretariat and logistical support for PMDS committees meetings
  • •Produce goods and services for Sub-Directorate Performance Management & Committee Services
  • •Responsible for administration of performance management on the online system

About Department of Employment and Labour

This department regulates the labour market - administering the UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and Compensation Fund, enforcing labour laws (BCEA, LRA, OHSA), and running employment services (including matching work seekers to opportunities via labour centres).

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