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PERSAL Controller: PERSAL and Establishment Control

Closing dateToday is Sun 1 Nov · SAST

Closes Monday 9 November 2026

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Payroll and people management post running the PERSAL system for 11 departments. Suits people with a 3-year tertiary qualification and at least 3 years of payroll experience.

  • Update and maintain the PERSAL system, and give PERSAL training.
  • Manage system change control, audit PERSAL transactions and coordinate system improvements.
  • Handle establishment functions and user PERSAL functions for 11 departments, and run PERSAL reports.
  • Must have a 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma or B-Degree, or equivalent).
  • Must have at least 3 years of payroll and people management experience, with knowledge of public service HR rules and the PERSAL system.
  • Based with the Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government. The closing date is not stated in the text; enquiries go to Ms E Sawall on (021) 483 9862.

Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 230 (opens in new tab)

Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification);
  • A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience.
  • Competencies:
  • Knowledge in the following:
  • Interpret and implement applicable policies; administer the Code of Remuneration and Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD); administer national and provincial human resource management instruments, legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures, including the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; perform basic financial administration in accordance with applicable prescripts; operate the PERSAL system, including Establishment, Personnel Administration, Salary Administration, Service Terminations and Leave Administration;
  • Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language;
  • Other: solve problems; communicate effectively; write and compile documentation; conduct analytical thinking; plan and organise activities; resolve conflicts; implement policies and assess their impact on systems; deliver presentations and facilitate discussions; monitor, evaluate and report on activities.

Duties

  • Update and maintain PERSAL system & Facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), Audit of PERSAL transactions and the coordination of system enhancement;
  • Administer establishment functions;
  • Administer user PERSAL functions for 11 Departments.;
  • Execution of various PERSAL reports;
  • People Management.

How to apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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Enquiries

Ms E Sawall Tel No: (021) 483 9862

Notes from the department

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
  • Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
  • All shortlisted candidates 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.
  • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
  • By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
  • Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
  • Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.
  • Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214.
  • For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
  • Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

As printed in Circular 37 of 2026 · page 230 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 37/322: PERSAL CONTROLLER: PERSAL AND ESTABLISHMENT CONTROL REF NO: DOTP 113/2026
SALARY: R413 001 - R486 501 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years Payroll and people management experience. Competencies: Knowledge in the following: Interpret and implement applicable policies; administer the Code of Remuneration and Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD); administer national and provincial human resource management instruments, legislation, policies, prescripts and procedures, including the Public Service Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations and Labour Relations Act; perform basic financial administration in accordance with applicable prescripts; operate the PERSAL system, including Establishment, Personnel Administration, Salary Administration, Service Terminations and Leave Administration; Skills: perform numeracy and literacy functions; use computer systems effectively; communicate effectively in the required language; Other: solve problems; communicate effectively; write and compile documentation; conduct analytical thinking; plan and organise activities; resolve conflicts; implement policies and assess their impact on systems; deliver presentations and facilitate discussions; monitor, evaluate and report on activities.
DUTIES: Update and maintain PERSAL system & Facilitate PERSAL training, System Change Control (SCC), Audit of PERSAL transactions and the coordination of system enhancement; Administer establishment functions; Administer user PERSAL functions for 11 Departments.; Execution of various PERSAL reports; People Management.
ENQUIRIES: Ms E Sawall Tel No: (021) 483 9862

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