Department of Agriculture (DOA)
POST 42/03 : HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER REF NO: 3/3/1/06/2025
Directorate: Human Resource Administration
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Must be in possession of grade 12 certificate and National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6). The candidate must have a minimum of (one) 1 year experience in Recruitment and Selection Environment. Job Related Work Experience: Knowledge of recruitment and selection prescripts and legislation. Knowledge of human resource transformation, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Public Service Act. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Employment Equity Act. Knowledge of Labour
Relations Act. Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Job Related Skills: the applicant must have good communication (verbal and written). Good interpersonal relations. Ability to communicate well with people at different level. Planning and organising skills. Problem solving skills. Good telephone and email etiquette. Presentation and facilitation. Report writing. Record keeping. People management. Monitoring and evaluation. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Customer focus. Computer literacy. A Valid Drivers License.
DUTIES : Ensure the advertisement of vacant and funded posts. Ensure that duly completed and approved application to fill a Post Form is attached. Ensure that job description or job evaluation results are attached. Ensure that employment equity targets are attached. Draft advertisement in line with the approved job profile. Send draft advertisement to line manager for sign off before placement. Submit documents to advertising section for placement. Provide effective advisory service on recruitment and selection. Ensure adherence and
compliance to R&S policy and prescripts. Administer the arrangement of shortlisting’s and interviews. Provide technical advisory services during shortlisting’s and interviews. Implement recommendations of the selection committee members. Draft appointment submission for approval. Conduct personnel suitability checks on recommended candidates. Issue appointment letters and regret letters. Provide assistance during recruitment and selection information sessions. Respond to all related enquiries. Meet with clients on daily operational issues. Write submissions and letters on matters related to recruitment and selection. Represent the unit at various transformation forums in the Department. Rendering secretariat services during shortlisting and interviews. Provide effective interpretation on legislations, policies and
directives. Provide inputs on the amendment of policies and procedures. Draft written responses to line functionaries on functional areas to enhance correct implementation of recruitment and selection processes and practices. Follow up on vacancies with a view to reduce the vacancy rate and turnaround time to fill a post. Provide training on recruitment and selection policies and prescripts. Maintain and update database with statistics on the filling of posts. Maintain and provide statistical information on recruitment and selection. Update and maintain recruitment and selection vacancy databases. Control, maintain and monitor databases set up to monitor recruitment and selection activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Godfrey Matloga Tel No: (012) 319 9416
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email HRPrecruit062025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian Males and Indian Females and Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.