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HR Practitioner: Selections
Directorate: HR Administration and Utilization
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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HR Practitioner post in the HR Administration and Utilization directorate at National Head Office. Coordinates selection and recruitment processes. Suits a person with HR or public administration qual
- Coordinate and administer selection processes for entry-level, junior, middle and senior management posts.
- Coordinate shortlisting, interviews and competency-based assessments, and the logistics for them, including travel, accommodation, venues and catering.
- Manage document filing and safekeeping of recruitment and selection records, and manage performance information and resources.
- Must have a recognised degree or national diploma in Human Resources, Public Administration or a relevant qualification, plus 1-2 years' experience in recruitment and appointment.
- Must be computer literate and hold a valid driver's licence. Knowledge of DPSA guidelines, Public Service Regulations and employment equity and labour law is required.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries to Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource /Public Admin or relevant qualification.
- 1-2 years’ experience in the recruitment and appointment environment.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence..
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Knowledge of HR policies related to recruitment and selection and DPSA guidelines.
- Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc.
- Report-writing, Interpersonal relations, Confidentiality and self-discipline, Communication, Problem-solving and listening skills.
- Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Employee Relations Act.
- Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice.
- Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination regarding HR policies, acts and regulations.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Employment Equity Act and other HR relevant mandates.
Duties
- Coordinate and administer selection processes for entry-level, junior, middle and senior management posts in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and departmental frameworks.
- Coordinate all administrative processes related to shortlisting, interviews and competency-based assessments.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for selection processes, including travel, accommodation, venues, catering and assessment services.
- Ensure effective document management, filing and safekeeping of recruitment and selection records.
- Management of performance information.
- Management of resources.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 48 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/83: HR PRACTITIONER: SELECTIONS REF NO: HO 2026/11/80 Directorate: HR Administration and Utilization SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource /Public Admin or relevant qualification. 1-2 years’ experience in the recruitment and appointment environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of HR policies related to recruitment and selection and DPSA guidelines. Financial Policy regarding claims, expenditure, advances, payments, invoices, etc. Report-writing, Interpersonal relations, Confidentiality and self-discipline, Communication, Problem-solving and listening skills. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Employee Relations Act. Policy development, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and implementation advice. Information collection, analyses, interpretation, dissemination regarding HR policies, acts and regulations. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employment Equity Act and other HR relevant mandates. DUTIES: Coordinate and administer selection processes for entry-level, junior, middle and senior management posts in accordance with applicable legislation, policies and departmental frameworks. Coordinate all administrative processes related to shortlisting, interviews and competency-based assessments. Coordinate logistical arrangements for selection processes, including travel, accommodation, venues, catering and assessment services. Ensure effective document management, filing and safekeeping of recruitment and selection records. Management of performance information. Management of resources. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.