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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER

Department of Water and Sanitation · Hartbeespoort Cluster Office

Closing date
28 September 2026
Reference
280926/06
Salary band
R 413 001
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 15 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Location: Hartbeespoort Cluster Office Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) Requirements: A National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification with majors in Human Resource Management. Three (3) years’ experience in specialisation in Recruitment and Selection and OSD appointment procedures. Experience in developing and managing data tracking systems and reporting on progress of filling of posts. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Knowledge and experience in drafting reports and submissions. Knowledge and experience of administrative, clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices, procedures and Human Resource Planning. Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Understanding of socio-economic and development issues. Extensive exposure to OSD recruitment processes, verifications and knowledge and understanding of the OSD Framework. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Good communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). Strong negotiation and conflict management skills. Willingness to travel. Duties: Facilitate Recruitment and Selection processes. Prepare detailed schedules (long list), score sheets and applications from the Z83 application system. Supply statistics regarding employment equity. Facilitate the shortlisting and interview processes. Draft appointment submissions and route for approval. Render a human resource advisory service to line managers on recruitment and selection. Ensure that OSD appointments are done in compliance with the OSD Framework. Ensure personal suitability checks. Ensure the promotion of effective human resource management. Ensure that policies / legislations / prescripts are followed and complied with during the recruitment and selection process. Monitoring and evaluation of all HR processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff. Co-ordinate and conduct investigations of human resource related problems and advise management accordingly. Management of the recruitment and selection database. Enquiries: Mr S Murunzi, Tel No: (012) 200 9018 Closing Date: 2026-09-28T23:59:00+02:00

Requirements

  • A National Diploma at NQF level 6 in Human Resources Management or relevant qualification with majors in Human Resource Management
  • Three (3) years’ experience in specialisation in Recruitment and Selection and OSD appointment procedures
  • Experience in developing and managing data tracking systems and reporting on progress of filling of posts
  • The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license
  • Knowledge and experience in drafting reports and submissions
  • Knowledge and experience of administrative, clerical procedures and systems
  • Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices, procedures and Human Resource Planning
  • Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws
  • Understanding of socio-economic and development issues
  • Extensive exposure to OSD recruitment processes, verifications and knowledge and understanding of the OSD Framework

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate Recruitment and Selection processes
  • Prepare detailed schedules (long list), score sheets and applications from the Z83 application system
  • Supply statistics regarding employment equity
  • Facilitate the shortlisting and interview processes
  • Draft appointment submissions and route for approval
  • Render a human resource advisory service to line managers on recruitment and selection
  • Ensure that OSD appointments are done in compliance with the OSD Framework
  • Ensure personal suitability checks
  • Ensure the promotion of effective human resource management
  • Ensure that policies / legislations / prescripts are followed and complied with during the recruitment and selection process