ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HR ADMINISTRATION

Job Overview

The Department of Traditional Affairs is hiring an Assistant Director: HR Administration in Pretoria (Ref No: 2026/17) with an all-inclusive remuneration package of R487 197 per annum (Level 09). Applicants must possess a 3-year NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management, at least 5 years of relevant experience, a PERSAL certificate, and a valid driver's licence. Key responsibilities include facilitating service conditions, salary administration, PILIR management, leave reconciliations, and HR record management. Applications can be submitted via post, hand delivery, or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A three year Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Public Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7
• At least 5 years’ extensive relevant experience in HR conditions of service
• PERSAL certificate in Leave Administration / Personnel Administration
• Knowledge and experience of working on the PERSAL system
• A valid driver’s licence
• Computer literacy, communication skills (verbal & written), report writing skills, and presentation skills
• Problem solving and analysis, and client orientation and customer focus
• Knowledge and understanding of Service Benefits Directives, Procurement processes and procedures, HRA policies and related legislation, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Treasury Regulations, PSCBC Resolutions, PERSAL System, Income Tax Act, and Protection of Personal Information

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the administration and implementation of service conditions and benefits regarding salary administration, ex-gratia payments, homeowner and rental allowances, resettlement expenditures and state guarantees
• Handle service terminations and pension enquiries, garnishee orders administration, injuries on duty, medical-aid allowance, and SMS and MMS package structuring
• Manage and facilitate leave dispensation, including the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the procedure on ill health and temporary incapacity leave (PILIR)
• Implement leave benefits on PERSAL, quality assure leave applications, and conduct leave reconciliations
• Coordinate the submission of all PILIR applications to the Health Risk Manager and liaise on PILIR cases
• Compile quarterly reports and facilitate service benefits and leave information sessions
• Manage human resources records and registry services
• Contribute to the development of HR service benefits policies and guidelines
• Submit monthly/quarterly reports on conditions of service and leave management to the Head of HRM

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