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HR Practitioner: Service Benefits
Directorate: HR Administration and Utilization
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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HR Practitioner in Service Benefits at National Head Office. Runs housing, employee financial assistance, travel and leave benefits. Suits HR graduates with 1-2 years' HR experience and PERSAL knowled
- Administer housing and accommodation benefits for employees.
- Administer employee financial assistance and debt management services.
- Administer travel, transport and related employee benefits, and leave and other employee benefits.
- Must have a recognised three-year degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or a relevant qualification.
- Must have knowledge of PERSAL, 1-2 years' relevant HR experience, computer literacy and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The closing date and how to apply are not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- Recognized three (3) year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification.
- Knowledge of PERSAL.
- 1-2yrs relevant experience in human resource environment.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Financial administration, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring.
- Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty.
- Assertiveness, willingness to travel, communication, decision making, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Networking / liaison with stakeholders.
- In depth understating of Public Service Regulatory Framework.
- Conflict management.
- Knowledge of Correctional Service Act.
Duties
- Administration of housing and accommodation benefits.
- Administration of employee financial assistance and debt management services.
- Administration of travel, transport and related employee benefits.
- Administration and implementation of leave and employee benefits.
- Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets.
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 46 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/77: HR PRACTITIONER: SERVICE BENEFITS REF NO: HO 2026/11/74 Directorate: HR Administration and Utilization SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Recognized three (3) year Degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification. Knowledge of PERSAL. 1-2yrs relevant experience in human resource environment. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Financial administration, plan, organize, lead and control, project management, presentation, conflict management, report writing, time management, confidentiality, coaching and mentoring. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty. Assertiveness, willingness to travel, communication, decision making, facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Networking / liaison with stakeholders. In depth understating of Public Service Regulatory Framework. Conflict management. Knowledge of Correctional Service Act. DUTIES: Administration of housing and accommodation benefits. Administration of employee financial assistance and debt management services. Administration of travel, transport and related employee benefits. Administration and implementation of leave and employee benefits. Management of performance information, resources, finance and assets. 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.