Assistant Director: Hrm Information Systems

(HRA) Chief Directorate: Human Resource Management and Development Directorate: Human Resource Administration Department: Department Of Cooperative Governance And Traditional Affairs (KwaZulu-Natal) Centre: Pietermaritzburg Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) Reference: 22/1/3/6/3/49/2026 DUTIES The successful candidate will be required to maintain a Departmental HRM information system with the following responsibilities: - Maintain an appropriate HR information system for the department; Manage the departmental PERSAL system; Provide analytical reports; Manage the provisioning and allocation of posts; Provide advice and guidance and input to policy; Manage the resources of the Division. ENQUIRIES Mrs A Rautenbach Tel No: (033) 260 8003 122 HOW TO APPLY To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za NOTE To applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with a disability. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a National Diploma/ NQF Level 6 qualification in HR/ HR Systems as recognised by SAQA, successfully passed the PERSAL Controller training exam and have at least 3 years’ administrative experience in the PERSAL Administration environment and a valid code 08 driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: - Operation of HR Systems (PERSAL etc.); Knowledge of Public Service Act/ Regulations; Departmental Policies; Understanding HRM practices in the Public Service; Public Service reporting procedures and work environment; Investigation into and policy development processes; Interpretation of legislation, policies and statistics; Computer based Human Resource Management Information systems; understanding of all prescripts, practices and procedures. interpretation and application of policies/ legislation; problem solving and analytical thinking; financial management; team building; manipulation of information to compile reports; project management; presentation and facilitation silks; motivation /leadership skills and negotiation skills; good communication skills (verbal & written) with internal and external personnel, Office of the Priemer, auditors, management and staff of the department and Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, PERSAL).