Senior Human Resource Practitioner

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: GP Cd: Provincial Operations: Gauteng Dir: Support Services Sd: Corporate Support Services Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Gauteng Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) Reference: 301026/22 DUTIES The supervision of the pension administration unit, implementation of GEPF regulations and processes, verify pension cases on PCM system. Maintenance of database regarding condition of service-related matters. Maintain applicable databases related to Human Resource. Facilitate the implementation of HR Policies, strategies, procedures and practices relating to Human Resource Management. Provide advisory services to all regional staff, line and senior management. Liaison with National Treasury and Compensation Commissioner, Monitoring and evaluation of all HR Transaction processes, supervision, training and motivation of staff. 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. Capture and approve HR transactions on PERSAL System. ENQUIRIES Mr D Masoga Tel No: (012) 392 1477 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A relevant NQF level qualification (National Diploma) in Human Resource Management qualification at NQF level 6. Three (3) years’ experience in the field of Human Resource Management. One (1) to two (2) years of supervisory experience in Human Resource Management will serve as an added advantage. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. Extensive knowledge and understanding of public service, collective agreement and other related legislation. Applicants must be in possession of PERSAL certificates and working experience on the PERSAL system. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience of recruitment, selection and appointments. Experience of OSD appointment procedures, pension administration as well as conditions of service matters, i.e. leave, housing allowances, policy on incapacity leave, ill health retirement (PILIR), upgrades, appointment and other allowances. Extensive exposure to OSD. Work under pressure. Computer literacy.