Assistant Director: HRM Information Systems

Requirements

• 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).

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.

How to apply

For attention:Ms E Perumal

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Notes from the department

• 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.