POST 05/213 : PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: HRDM&D REF NO: DHET82/02/2026
Branch: Technical And Vocational Education and Training
Northern And Western Regional Office
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development/Administration or equivalent qualification. The Personnel Administration PERSAL Certificate is essential. A minimum of one (1} to two (2) years of experience in a Human Resource Management environment. Knowledge of Human Resource Management Legislation, Regulations, and Policies. Personnel Administration PERSAL system. Good facilitation skills, organizational, coordination, presentation, and report writing skills. Knowledge of Performance Management and Development processes, Public Service Regulations, other HR legislation, prescripts, and the PERSAL system. Good communication skills (verbal and non-verbal}, negotiation, team building, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and the ability to work under pressure. Computer Literacy in Ms. Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook}. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Monitor and coordinate Recruitment and Selection processes. Implement and execute effective Human Resource functions. Formulate advertisements. Coordinate and manage employment equity and render an effective HR advisory service to management and employees. Provide training and support to subordinates. Manage and support the performance of subordinates. Allocate and control delegated work and provide monthly statistics and reports. Control and provide administrative services and ensure compliance with applicable legislation. Implementation and monitoring of appointments, transfers, translations, allowances GEHS, and Terminations. Perform other duties requested by supervisor.

ENQUIRIES : Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5442/5498/5513
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website and follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all DHET posts”. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.