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SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Salary band

R 413 001

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

2026/318

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About this role

Department

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Location

Nelspruit Regional Office

Salary

R413 001 per annum

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Public Management, Human Resource Training or equivalent qualification. Relevant years of experience in training and development practices. A Valid Driver’s License. Knowledge of standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR development; structure and functioning of the Department; Employment Equity Plan of the Department; regulatory framework related to HR development, including the Skills Development Act; Constitution of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act; Basic numeracy; interpersonal and diplomacy skills; general administration and organizational skills; interpretation of policies; ability to undertake basic research/gather information; computer utilization; financial administration; change/diversity management; analytical thinking; problem solving skills; motivational skills; influencing skills; presentation skills; advanced negotiation skills; conflict management; communication and report writing abilities. Innovative; creative; 63

Duties

Support the skills development process with regard to; compliance with legislative requirements, the skills facilitation process, skills audit of regional competencies, development of individual development plans, development and implementation of the workplace skills plan, developing training plans and reports. Support the provisioning of education, development and training; support learnership and internship processes, ensure access to skills development opportunities on the basis of individual development plans, support the development and participation of mentors and coaches, facilitate induction programmes, facilitate the certification of successful learners, support the utilization of related service providers, maintain the skills development database, compile data on training statistics, perform nodal point activities related to skills development administrative functions, provide secretarial support to regional education, development and training committees. Assist in the administration of study support; facilitate and market the allocation of study support, administrate the allocation and management of bursaries. Support personnel performance management processes; facilitate and monitor respective performance management processes, provide support and advice to supervisors and managers on the administration of the performance management process in general, and particularly during performance reviews, appraisals and processing of performance bonuses and rewards, determine and analyse trends on performance management, including data/statistics on employment equity, support integration of performance management processe

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

·List all relevant certifications on your CV including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and CompTIA credentials with their expiry dates.

·Government IT roles at senior level often require SITA (State Information Technology Agency) familiarity and knowledge of the Government IT Infrastructure Framework.

·Technology recruiters in South Africa frequently screen via GitHub profiles and portfolios. Include links to your work.

·Remote technology roles advertised through South African platforms often pay in rands but compete with international salary benchmarks for scarce skills.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Human Resources Development, Public Management, Human Resource Training or equivalent qualification
·Relevant years of experience in training and development practices
·A Valid Driver’s License
·Knowledge of standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR development
·structure and functioning of the Department
·Employment Equity Plan of the Department
·regulatory framework related to HR development, including the Skills Development Act
·Constitution of the RSA, Public Service Act and Regulations, Collective Agreements, Codes of Remuneration and the Public Finance Management Act
·interpersonal and diplomacy skills
·general administration and organizational skills

Key Duties

·Support the skills development process with regard to
·compliance with legislative requirements, the skills facilitation process, skills audit of regional competencies, development of individual development plans, development and implementation of the workplace skills plan, developing training plans and reports
·Support the provisioning of education, development and training
·support learnership and internship processes
·ensure access to skills development opportunities on the basis of individual development plans
·support the development and participation of mentors and coaches
·facilitate induction programmes
·facilitate the certification of successful learners
·support the utilization of related service providers
·maintain the skills development database

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to recruitnel26-18@dpw.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT position at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure?+

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What is the salary for the SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 413 001. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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